Gilroy Fire’s systemic issues
What’s becoming more and more clear is that there’s something systemically wrong with the Gilroy Fire Department. What’s wrong is exemplified by the ongoing lawsuit brought against our community for overtime pay by well-compensated assistant fire chiefs Phil King and Ed Bozzo (retired). What’s wrong is exemplified by the fact that the firefighters are the only group to ever force the city into binding arbitration. What’s wrong is exemplified by the fact that the firefighters union again hasn’t settled contract negotiations with the city.
Shut down gambling operation – again and again
Shut them down again – and again, and again, and again – if necessary.
Do you agree with the decision to conduct a police raid on Liberty PCS, an Internet cafe clearly linked to gambling operations?
• Yes. Any illegal operation warrants a police raid.
2 letters: Virtual school option praised by parent; Kudos to the Gilroy police for raid on Liberty PCS
San Martin resident has great praise for ‘excellent’ online education program
Do you think Gilroy residents should pay to build a water theme park feature at Gilroy Gardens?
• No. I do not want a ‘water theme park’ that might attract older children and change the dynamics of the population attracted to the park, now.
Moving the pile on vacant downtown buildings
It’s working. The owners of the long-vacant unreinforced masonry buildings downtown are coming to City Hall for the proverbial “come to Jesus” meeting with city staff.
2 letters: Uncalled for ‘militaristic raid’ by Gilroy police; Mayor Gage proposing more taxes for Gilroyans????
‘Militaristic raid’ by Gilroy police on alleged gambling business uncalled for
5 letters: Garlic Fest success, Wasteful government, Vet grateful for honor, Death of Jesus, Fun Run success
Impressive performance by all the hard workers who make our Garlic Fest best
URM hard line stance endorsed
The city’s new hardscrabble stance on the vacant unreinforced masonry buildings downtown is, understandably, born of frustration. Years of trying to cajole, incentivize, plead, push and assist have resulted in hardly any change. Vacant buildings dominate the central block. It’s an embarrassment to the community, and it’s no wonder that Mayor Don Gage, a born-and-raised Gilroyan, has had enough.
4 letters: Christopher family generosity; Downtown car show success; Dr. Paddock’s ’65 Corvette; URM property owners getting the shaft
Astoundingly generous to both comprehensive high schools in our community




















