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Zach Hilton

Councilmember2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

water district election

medium↑Jan 2025[10]

immigration enforcement

No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but future decisions could affect city resources.

medium↑May 2026[7]

election information

This is all about getting out the vote, not your wallet.

high↑Feb 2025[5]

Civic Center planning

Your input could shape how taxpayer money is spent on this project.

medium↑Nov 2025[5]

police chief hiring

Hiring a new chief could mean big bucks for recruitment and salary, but it's an investment in the city's safety.

medium↑Jan 2026[5]

pedestrian safety

This could mean more money spent on better crosswalks and maybe even traffic calming measures.

high↑Oct 2024[5]

city council elections

Your vote could impact city spending and taxes, so pay attention to who's running!

high↑Feb 2026[5]

hotel tax

Your next hotel stay in Gilroy might cost you more.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

emergency declaration

Emergency declarations usually free up fast-cash funds for local flood fixes, which hopefully saves everyone from pricey property damage later.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

housing shortage

We might see fewer affordable homes built, making it tougher for people to find a place to live without breaking the bank.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

95 Howson Street Townhome Development

Private investment in downtown housing with public sidewalk and right-of-way improvements.

high↓Jun 2025[0]

food truck regulations

This could mean more business for local food entrepreneurs and more dining choices for residents.

medium↓May 2026[0]

county budget

This huge budget means potential service cuts or tax hikes down the line for us.

medium↓May 2026[0]

open space funding measure

Your wallet might feel a little lighter, but our natural spaces could get a big boost!

medium↓Dec 2024[0]

city goals

This process could shape future spending and investments, so your input matters for how tax dollars are used.

medium↓Apr 2025[0]

fire services debate

Who knows how this fight will affect our taxes or city spending?

high↓Jan 2026[0]

city administrator appointment

We'll have to wait and see if Morley's leadership means more or less cash spent on city services.

high↓Jun 2025[0]

city budget approval

Your wallet might feel it, but this budget aims to fund essential city services and projects.

medium↓Feb 2024[0]

ceasefire resolution vote

No direct financial impact on Gilroy residents from this vote.

medium↓Jun 2024[0]

parking enforcement

You might have to pay up if you ignore those parking signs.

Decisions during term (9)

Recorded while Hilton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.