After Election evening, outcomes confirmed a fair cut up of incumbents and new faces taking the dais in Gilroy. Incumbent mayor Marie Blankley held a slim lead over political newcomer Greg Bozzo whereas Metropolis Councilmember Zach Hilton is on monitor to carry his seat, with Kelly Ramirez and Terence Fugazzi slated to affix him.
Within the mayoral race, Blankley ran on her accomplishments and expertise as a mayor and former councilmember, whereas panorama contractor Bozzo leveled critiques on the present metropolis authorities, arguing for extra collaboration between town and the populace to unlock town’s “full potential.”
Six candidates are operating for 3 seats within the Gilroy Metropolis Council, from high left, Kelly Ramirez, Fred Tovar, Rebeca Armendariz, Zach Hilton, Terence Fugazzi, and Stefanie Elle. (Courtesy Pictures)
With half of Gilroy’s metropolis council seats up for reelection, three incumbents aimed to carry on to their seats towards three newcomers in an open election. Remaining ballots are nonetheless being tabulated.
Each of the self-identified progressive Councilmembers Rebeca Armendariz and Hilton sought reelection, together with Fred Tovar, who has typically been a swing vote within the council chambers. Nevertheless, newcomers Stefanie Elle, Fugazzi, and Ramirez hoped to supply a brand new perspective to the council and work extra collaboratively with the mayor and present council.
Wednesday’s outcomes confirmed Hilton with a protected lead adopted by retired English trainer Ramirez and monetary conservative Fugazzi to fill the three open council seats. If the outcomes stand, Hilton will stay as the one incumbent councilmember who held onto his seat this election. Falling quick to date have been Tovar, who had beforehand held his seat for eight years, newcomer Elle, who known as for data-driven coverage, and incumbent Armendariz, who positioned herself as a champion for the working class.
The brand new council and mayor should deal with a slew of troubles for town, which faces the most important per-capita homeless inhabitants within the county, a stark scarcity of firefighters and cops, and ongoing questions on learn how to steadiness development and attract enterprise.
