September 21, 2018
If You Can Only Do One Thing Today, Do That.
But if You Can Do Two, Register to Vote .
Voting is one way we express ourselves as a community, as voters and Americans, but to exercise this basic right, we must be registered to vote!

Did you know?
  • In some cases, you may need to register 30 days before you can actually vote.
  • If you turned 18 recently, you can vote if you are registered.
  • Recently moved? You will need to update your voter registration.

With election day quickly approaching, we encourage all residents to register and take part in this fundamental cornerstone of democracy. Register online or stop by the Gilroy Library on Tuesday, September 25th. Representatives will be at Main Library from 1pm-9pm to help Gilroy residents get registered to vote. 

City Council Happenings
September 17th Council Meeting Highlights :

  • Council interviewed 15 applicants for 6 open seats on the Youth Council. Council will make their decision, appointing the new members at the October 1st regular Council meeting.
  • Council adopted an attendance policy for City boards, commissions and committees.
  • Council approved an ordinance amending the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Roles and Responsibilities.
  • Council approved a 2-year labor agreement between the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Firefighters Association.


September 24th Council Joint Meeting with GUSD Board Agenda Highlights:

  • Representatives from High Speed Rail will provide a briefing of the latest developments with HSR including a recently added alignment option.
  • City staff will provide a summary of planned housing and commercial development activities within the City.
  • City staff will present transportation updates on the First Street Improvement Projects and traffic related items.
  • District staff will provide an update on the District's enrollment and trends.
  • District staff will share information about recent and planned facilities projects.


The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will take place on Monday, October 1st at 6:00 PM . The meeting will be held in Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street.


Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting 9/25 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers
Public Art Committee Meeting 9/26 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
Check Your Coverage

Flooding can be an emotionally and financially devastating event. Just one inch of water can cause $25,000 in damage to your home. Most homeowners’ and renters’ insurance does not cover flood damage.  Find out if you live in a flood prone area and how flood insurance can lessen the cost to your family.
Questions About the First Street Improvement Projects?
Visit the First Street FAQ's to find answers to questions such as:

  • Will the project be including any systems for water monitoring and leak detection?
  • What is your plan for emergencies?
  • What are the project benefits?
  • What is the project schedule?
  • Will my water service be impacted?
Citywide Historic Resource Inventory Survey is Underway
Through the week of 9/17 and 9/24, the Dudek survey team will be starting its Citywide Survey in the historic Monterey Street Downtown District (from approximately 4th Street to Old Gilroy Street). In addition, the survey team will be field-checking many of the existing HRI properties in the surrounding residential neighborhood.

Concurrently, they will have a separate survey team working in a 1960s-1970s residential pocket in the southwestern part of the City from approximately Uvas Park Dr. to the south to Montebello Drive to the north.

Surveyors will wear orange safety vests with DUDEK clearly labeled on the back.

For more information on this project, check out our project page where you can get involved and provide our team with valuable information about Gilroy's history through our "Stories of Gilroy's Past" tool and hidden gems map.
Let's All Go to the Park on October 6th!
Meet and walk with community leaders & local celebrities on Saturday, October 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy

Walk the trail and learn about local plants and animals from an experienced guide.

*This trail is not stroller and
wheelchair friendly.

Meet at the Mulberrry Picnic Area
7050 Miller Avenue, Gilroy

Save the Date: The Great Garlic 5K
It's fall and you know what that means! It's time to register for the annual Great Garlic 5K costume contest and fun run!