YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS | | 2026 State of the City Address
with Mayor Greg Bozzo | | |
The community is invited to join Mayor Greg Bozzo for the 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 PM.
This annual event brings together residents, businesses, and community partners to reflect on key accomplishments, acknowledge ongoing challenges, and look ahead to Gilroy’s priorities for the coming year.
The Mayor’s address will highlight the initiatives and partnerships that support a thriving, inclusive, and forward‑looking community.
2026 State of the City Address with Mayor Greg Bozzo:
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM (Reception begins at 5:00 PM)
- Location: Gavilan College Theater, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard
Parking will be available in Parking Lot A. Please park in parking spaces labeled "general parking."
Spanish-language interpretation services will be available during the event.
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School Bus Safety Tips
What Drivers Must Do Around School Buses
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🛑 Never pass a school bus while the stop arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
🛑 Prepare to stop if the yellow lights are flashing- that indicates the bus is going to load or unload children.
🛑 Do not pass a school bus from behind or from either direction if you are on an undivided road.
For more school bus safety tips, visit
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. (NHTSA)
| | What's on Your November 3 Ballot | |
Eight candidates have qualified for the City of Gilroy ballot and will be running for Gilroy City Council in November 2026. To see who’s running in your district, visit the Elections Voter Information webpage. As a reminder, Districts 4, 5, & 6 will be on the ballot in 2026 with Districts 1, 2, & 3 following in 2028.
Use the interactive map on the City Council Districts page to find your voting district:
What Else Is on the Ballot?
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TOT Initiative (Gilroy Transient Occupancy Tax):
Learn more about Gilroy’s proposed hotel tax rate increase from 9% to 13% on the City’s site: TOT Initiative Details.
More information will be available in voter packets which should arrive around the second week of October.
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15-Day Public Comment Period for the Draft Program Year 2025 CAPER
August 28, 2026 - September 15, 2026
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The City of Gilroy invites the public to review and comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year (PY) 2025 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) in advance of its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This report provides an overview of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded project activities, the use of funds, and statistical information on direct benefits to recipients.
Public comments may be submitted to the City of Gilroy, Attention: Housing and Community Services Division, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, or emailed to housing@cityofgilroy.org no later than September 15, 2026, for inclusion in the CAPER.
The public may view the draft CAPER at the following locations:
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City of Gilroy Website: www.cityofgilroy.org/cdbg
- City Hall: 7351 Rosanna St., Gilroy, CA, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Gilroy Library: 350 W. 6th St., Gilroy, CA, during business hours
| | 24th Annual Second Chance Week
September 12-20 | | |
Give your items a second chance during the 24th Annual Second Chance Week, from Saturday, September 12 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.
To participate in the Gilroy Citywide Garage Sale, please complete your online application by September 6 at 11:59 PM.
Thank you for joining us in our efforts to promote the importance of waste reduction, reusing items, and keeping materials out of landfills.
Second Chance Week 2026 Events
- Saturday and Sunday, Sept.12 & Sept.13:
Gilroy Citywide Garage Sale
- Monday, Sept.14: Universal Waste Awareness Day
- Tuesday, Sept.15:Trash Nothing Day
- Wednesday, Sept.16: Donate Coats for Kids and Adults Day
- Thursday, Sept.17: Second Sight Day (donate used glasses)
- Friday, Sept.18: Recycle Your Cycle Day (donate used bicycles)
- Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 & Sept. 20: Morgan Hill Citywide Garage Sale
Visit the Second Chance Week webpage for more information.
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Now Hiring: Senior Civil Engineer
Utilities Department
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The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to join the Utilities Department.
In this role, the Senior Civil Engineer will design, implement, and optimize utility systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
This position will play a key role in establishing engineering standards, protocols, and infrastructure related to the City’s water and wastewater systems.
Additionally, the Senior Civil Engineer will work under the direction of the Utilities Director and will manage, review, and perform duties related to utility engineering and construction activities, ultimately playing an important part in making a positive and impactful difference in the community.
Join our team! Apply at www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs
Application open until filled.
Priority Screening: September 14, 2026
| | Join Us for a Community Meeting
Hecker Pass Residential Project | | |
The community is invited to provide comments on the Draft EIR at the Hecker Pass Residential Project community meeting, rescheduled from September 17 to Monday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The City received an application for an architectural and site review and tentative map permit for a single-family residential development at 2480 and 2740 Hecker Pass Road.
The proposed project includes 116 single-family residences, with nine designated as extremely low-income units, and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
The Draft EIR is available for public and agency review from August 21 to October 5, 2026.
The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.
For additional details on the project, please visit the Hecker Pass Residential Project webpage.
| | Santa Teresa Fire Station Staffing Report | | |
During the week of August 14, 2026, our firefighters staffed the Interim Santa Teresa Fire Station for 7 days.
We will staff the station as often as available personnel and responsible overtime practices allow.
When we have enough staffing, we will place the station in service with either:
- A Type 1 engine with three firefighters, or
- A Type 6 engine with two firefighters, depending on daily personnel availability.
On days when we do not have qualified personnel, we will leave the station unstaffed. This approach aligns with our seasonal operations.
We will continue to staff the station whenever heightened public safety concerns arise, including:
- State of emergency declarations
- Red Flag Warnings
- Fourth of July and surrounding weekends
- Potential flood conditions or other disasters
- Public events or gatherings where increased risk is identified
This weekly report is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency regarding the staffing status of the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
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Voices of Our Community
Celebrating Positive Feedback
| | This summer, our Recreation team worked tirelessly to provide a fun and memorable summer camp experience for all children in our community. The positive feedback continues to come in, and we are excited to share what one of our residents said about summer camp: | | We are grateful that this summer’s program brought so many smiles and such excitement to the children in our community. We look forward to welcoming campers again next summer! | | Development Activity in Gilroy | | Over the next few months, we're highlighting various development projects currently underway in Gilroy. For additional information about development activity in Gilroy, visit the Development Activity Projects webpage. | | |
Two New Industrial Buildings Coming to Gilroy
The applicant obtained an Architectural and Site Review Permit for two industrial buildings at 8831 and 8841 Muraoka Drive, approved by the Planning Commission on August 7, 2025. The project site is currently vacant. Once completed, the development will include 24,810 square feet of industrial space, 72 vehicle parking spaces, perimeter landscaping and fencing, and two new trash enclosures. A grading permit has been issued, and building permit plans are under review.
For additional details, please visit the Muraoka Drive Project.
If you are interested in any other development project, please visit the following website: Development Activity Projects
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Have you noticed any potholes, water leaks, streetlight outages, tree issues, or have a neighborhood or city-related concern?
Our online service request portal and mobile app (available for download in the App Store and Google Play), GilroyConnect, makes it easier than ever to report city-related concerns.
With just a few simple steps, you can submit your request, track your service request, and view other resident requests.
Once your request is submitted, you will have the option to create an account, which will give you access to additional features and to receive updates on your service request.
| | | Ask Gilroy: Your City, Your Questions! | | |
We are taking a short break this week, but we look forward to more questions next week.
| Have a question about Gilroy’s services, projects, or community happenings? Submit it through the "Submit a Question" button above. Each week, we'll answer one or two in our newsletter so you can stay informed and connected. | |
City of Gilroy
Office Hours
Gilroy City Hall is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and on Friday by appointment only.
City of Gilroy
(408) 846-0219
7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
www.cityofgilroy.org
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