YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS | | Coffee with the Mayor: Saturday, June 6 | | |
Join Mayor Greg Bozzo for coffee and conversation as he discusses the Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative and the responsible use of fireworks.
The Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative will help to provide a guide for Gilroy’s long-term growth. Residents are encouraged to take the Gilroy Blue Skies Survey to provide their input on opportunities, priorities, and concerns as related to air quality, transportation choices, energy efficiency, community health, economic opportunity, and hazard response measures.
Additionally, Mayor Bozzo is highlighting the community's shared responsibility in helping eliminate the use of illegal fireworks. Making a real difference will require each of us to take responsibility and encourage our friends and neighbors to prioritize safety and look out for one another.
Coffee with the Mayor will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna Street.
To ensure everyone can participate, we are offering Spanish-language interpretation services for this meeting through Wordly.
✅ Coffee with the Mayor
✅ Date: June 6, 2026
✅ Time: 9:30 AM
✅ Location: Council Chambers at Gilroy City Hall located at 7351 Rosanna Avenue
To learn more about these two topics, check out the May 2026 Spotlight.
| | Amazon Gilroy Data Center Open House | | |
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be hosting an open house to share information and answer questions about the data center currently under construction on the southeast end of Arroyo Circle in Gilroy.
The project has completed the full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and meets all CEQA standards. We know residents have raised questions about water use and air quality. Current analyses show that the City’s infrastructure, along with upgrades planned as part of the project, can support the data center’s needs.
To reduce reliance on potable water, Amazon is building new infrastructure to bring recycled water to the site, thereby nearly eliminating the site’s reliance on potable water.
Air quality has also been a topic of interest. Environmental analysis shows that the project’s estimated emissions fall below the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s CEQA thresholds, meaning the project is not expected to create significant air‑quality impacts.
The upcoming open house is an opportunity to learn more about these topics, speak directly with project representatives, and get answers to your questions.
Event: Amazon Gilroy Data Center Open House
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Gilroy High School Cafeteria/Student Center, 750 W. Tenth Street, Gilroy, CA
Format: Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
More information: Visit the Amazon Project Website or view the City’s Gilroy Data Center Project Website.
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Gilroy Voting Center and Drop Box Locations
Statewide Primary Election June 2, 2026
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The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters will hold the Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 2, 2026. Voting begins as early as 10 days before Election Day.
Residents can drop off their ballot at the outdoor drop boxes located at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street or the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street.
If you prefer to vote in person, the following voting center locations will be open in Gilroy:
Gilroy Library - Meeting Room, 350 W. Sixth St.
May 30–June 1, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Gilroy First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, 8455 Wren Ave.
May 30–June 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Gilroy Police Department- Community Room, 7301 Hanna St.
May 30–June 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
South Valley Middle School – Practice Room J17, 7881 Murray Ave.
May 23–June 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Gilroy Veterans Hall, 74 W. Sixth St.
May 30–June 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Rd.
May 30–June 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Election Day, June 2, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Please note that voting center locations may change.
For more information on voting centers, visit Registrar of Voters County of Santa Clara.
| | Celebrating Inclusion During Pride Month | | |
June kicks off Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. The Pride flag will fly at City Hall as a symbol of our support for the LGBTQ+ community.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating inclusion in our community.
Happy Pride Month.
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Project Sentinel
Small Property Landlord Fair Housing Virtual Session
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Attention Small Property Landlords!
Project Sentinel is hosting an informative virtual session on Tuesday, June 9, designed specifically for landlords who own 1 to 3 rental properties. This session will be an opportunity to learn essential best practices on compliance, federal fair housing laws, and reasonable accommodation requirements.
Registration link
Session Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom meeting details.
For questions about Project Sentinel’s Fair Housing services, email fairhousing@housing.org or visit www.housing.org.
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LAFCO Community Meeting - June 8
Countywide Water and Wastewater Service Review
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The community is invited to participate in the Countywide Water and Wastewater Service Review on June 8, 2026. This meeting will be hosted by the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO) at the Morgan Hill City Council Chambers,17555 Peak Avenue.
In partnership with the cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill and Valley Water, LAFCO will present a comprehensive review of water, wastewater and storm water management in Santa Clara County. Community members will have the opportunity to share feedback and learn about services in their area. For additional meeting dates and locations, visit Santa Clara LAFCO.
This meeting will be offered both in person and by zoom.
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Location: Morgan Hill City Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Link: sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/88309725387
Meeting ID: 883 0972 5387
Share your feedback:
Complete a 5-minute survey and evaluate water and wastewater services in your community: bit.ly/scc-water-survey. Available in English and Spanish.
Spanish language interpretation is available upon request. Please contact the LAFCO office at 408-993-4705
For more information about the Countywide Water and Wastewater Service Review, visit the Santa Clara LAFCO website.
Official LAFCO Community Meeting Flyer
| | Santa Teresa Fire Station Staffing Report | | |
During the week of May 15, 2026, our firefighters staffed the Interim Santa Teresa Fire Station for six 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 winter-season 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.
| | Students Celebrate Completion of Beyond Gilroy Program | | |
Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s “Beyond Gilroy: Nature, Exploration, and Empowerment” program. Through a state-funded grant, the City provided nearly two dozen middle school students with hands-on learning experiences focused on environmental conservation in the Monterey Bay region.
Participants took part in four field trips and six classroom sessions led by Save Our Shores (SOS), a Santa Cruz–based environmental education organization. These experiences helped students explore local ecosystems, develop stewardship skills, and deepen their understanding of our regional environment.
To celebrate the end of the program, students and their families were invited to a recognition ceremony honoring their accomplishments.
The City of Gilroy Recreation Division and Save Our Shores look forward to offering the program again next school year, and we are excited to welcome even more students to join us on this journey of learning and discovery.
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City Hosts Developer Roundtable Meeting
A Collaborative Discussion on Key Topics Related to Development
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This week, the Community Development team hosted a Developer Roundtable Meeting, bringing together City staff, developers, residents, and community stakeholders to discuss key topics related to industrial, commercial, and residential development in Gilroy.
Some of the key topics covered included policy direction for residential and commercial developments, a Focused Fee Study in progress, an overview of traditional ADU Permitting, required documents, and submittal process, AI design software to support plan reviews and submissions, the 2025 California Code Updates on Building Standards, among other key topics.
Thank you to all who attended and participated in the conversation.
For more information about the Developer Roundtable, please visit the Developer Roundtable webpage.
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Making it Happen
Stories from City Hall
| | Celebrating Our Gilroy Public Works Heroes | | |
Behind every clean park, smooth street, and reliable city service is a team of exceptional individuals working tirelessly for our community.
In recognition of Public Works Week, the City of Gilroy proudly celebrates our Public Works team for their outstanding work and ongoing commitment to serving Gilroy residents with excellence. We celebrate their dedication and the essential services they provide every day; your hard work does not go unnoticed.
From repairing City infrastructure during late hours and renovating and beautifying our parks to educating the community about environmental initiatives and designing future City projects, the Public Works team is always ready to lend a hand and deliver exceptional service.
A special shout‑out to our teams in Engineering, Operations, and Fleet & Facilities.
We also want to recognize the Utilities Department, whose partnership and collaboration play a vital role in many of the city's infrastructure projects.
Some notable Public Works projects underway include the Las Animas Veterans Park Pickleball Courts, a variety of Citywide Park Improvements, and the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program which begins in late summer 2026, supporting the City’s goal of making streets safer and more accessible.
Thank you to our entire Public Works team for your dedication and the exceptional work you do for our community! Your efforts are a source of pride for Gilroy residents and stakeholders alike.
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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 app store), 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! | | |
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!
We've provided answers to some of the questions below, and look forward to more questions this week.
❓Recently we have had several solicitors in our neighborhood that are not deterred by "no soliciting" signs. They are also TAPING things to our property causing damage. How can they be reported and/or cited for violating the associated municipal codes? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Residents should be aware that both California law and the Gilroy Municipal Code regulate certain solicitation activities within the City. Solicitors are generally expected to comply with posted “No Soliciting” signs and may not damage private property, including taping or affixing materials to homes, fences, mailboxes, or other structures without permission.
If a solicitor refuses to leave after being asked, ignores clearly posted signage, trespasses onto private property, or causes property damage, residents are encouraged to contact the Gilroy Police Department’s non-emergency line to report the activity. Depending on the circumstances, violations may fall under trespassing, vandalism/property damage, nuisance, or municipal code enforcement provisions.
Residents are also encouraged to:
- Avoid engaging if they feel uncomfortable;
- Request identification or company information if appropriate;
- Document concerning activity when safe to do so; and
- Report repeat or aggressive solicitation behavior to the City.
The City continues to coordinate between departments to address quality-of-life concerns related to solicitation activity and appreciates residents reporting issues through the Gilroy Police Department's non-emergency line at 408-846-0350.
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Have you ever wondered about Gilroy's infrastructure, upcoming developments, municipal services, or important community events? Your curiosity fuels our mission to provide you with answers.
📢 How It Works:
Ask Away: Drop your questions in the “Ask Gilroy” survey form
We Answer: Each week, we'll pick a question and provide a detailed answer in our weekly email
Stay Informed: Sign up for our emails to access our answers and stay in the loop.
It's time to unlock the mysteries of Gilroy together! Let's dive into the heart of our community and discover what makes our city tick.
👉 Ready to ask? Drop your questions in the survey form linked below and let’s go! 🚀
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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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