Opinion

Although Ron Gonzales' second and final term as mayor of San Jose is coming to an end in the next few months, we're not so naive as to believe he will fade quietly into retirement from political life.

We're looking forward to seeing the concepts

DEAR EDITOR:

Dear Editor:

• Yes, as much as I feel the weight of our tax burden, I do believe our community is served well by Saint Louise. • No. Hospital is supposed to be self-sufficient. We are already paying for the Gilroy Unified School District, Gavilan Community College and the library. • No. Although I support nonprofits personally, this is a religious based facility and should not be supported by a local sales tax measure. • Why would the public support a private hospital? • No. There are other areas to tackle in terms of leadership that won’t be resolved with a local tax. • No. Saint Louise is profit based, they can raise their own funds! • Yes. Having a local hospital is a very key need in South County and it's a critical business worthy of community support. Quality health care is more important than a new library, a police station building or many other public endeavors. • No. This financing is the responsibility of the owners, the Daughters of Charity. • Yes, the sales tax is generated largely by out-of-town shoppers, so they would be paying for something that benefits the local residents.

Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:

Dear Editor,

Just when you think the story revolving around dismissed Gilroy