Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gilroy public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
Water District Election
Three seats are up for grabs on the board of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the agency that manages drinking water and flood control for Gilroy and the rest of the county. After years of major controversies—including a scrapped multi-billion-dollar reservoir project and leadership shakeups—these elections will shape how your water rates and flood protections are handled.
Water Quality
Great news, Gilroy! Your tap water is officially safe to drink. You can stop stressing about what's coming out of your faucet.
Water Deal
Gilroy's city council has nixed a big water deal, leaving residents wondering about future water costs and availability. This decision could shake up how the city gets its water.