Opinion

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for re-election to the Gilroy City Council.  Serving the residents of Gilroy over the past eight years has been an immense privilege, and I am eager to continue our work together to strengthen our community....

School is back in session, and our local athletes are back in action. Tuesday’s Central Coast Section Sportsmanship game between Christopher and San Benito High Schools (see B1 for the story) serves as a reminder of what prep and collegiate sports are all about. Our local athletes are learning about more than just offensive and defensive strategies; they’re learning how to work with others, remain humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

The June 3, 2015 letter gets right to the point. It starts out, “We have received complaints from Latino citizens and voters…that the use of an at-large city council election system results in Latino vote dilution and prevents Latino voters from electing candidates of their choice.” The letter threatens legal action absent a satisfactory response from the city.