Gilroy needs advocate for public safety
As most of us are aware, the crime in Gilroy is rising, and compared to the rest of the county, it’s increasing at a...
Understand city finance
The General Election is just a few months away, and voters in Gilroy have a number of candidates to consider for the all-important positions...
Serve the community
To the Editor, The role of a city commissioner is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council after...
Candidates Growing Smarter
With great pride we endorse these candidates for Gilroy City Council:
For the two-year seat, Carol Marques.
As a member of Gilroy Growing Smarter’s Executive Committee,...
Vote for Marie Blankley
To the Editor, The General Election is just a few months away, and voters in Gilroy have a number of candidates to consider in...
Our loss, Manteca’s gain
To the Editor, I live off Hecker Pass and while my first choice is to not have any development—residential, commercial or industrial—encroaching this pristine...
Mayor should earn $80,000
To the Editor, We should consider paying our mayor $80,000 salary plus benefits. This is a small amount compared to what other public employees...
Public-private solutions to homelessness
It takes three things for a community to end homelessness: political will, supportive policies and money. Most communities have one or two of these...
Parks Dept. left archery range in shambles
I was very happy to see the March 23 Dispatch article informing local people about how someone at the Santa Clara County Parks Department...
Mayor confusion
To the editor, On the surface, most cities are governed by a council and a single mayor who are sensitive to and directed by...
