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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Gilroy governance, a major development is the city’s historic transition to district-based elections. For the first time in November 2026, Gilroy voters will cast ballots by district, with Districts 4, 5, and 6 on the ballot and candidates filing accordingly. This marks a significant change from the previous at-large election system.
Key points:
- Gilroy’s shift to district-based elections takes effect in 2026.
- November 2026 will be the first election using this new system.
- Districts 4, 5, and 6 will have candidates on the ballot.
What to watch: The upcoming candidate filings and election preparations for the new district-based system will be important to follow as Gilroy implements this governance change.
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Meeting-level relevance. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors is meeting Thu, Jun 4 at 5:30 AM.
Agenda item: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors recently discussed this issue.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION 5:35 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 1 6:45 P.M. REGULAR SESSION 1 The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors ’ will…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors. - Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (…
Gilroy is making history in 2026. The city has transitioned from at-large elections to district-based elections, and November 2026 will be the first time Gilroy residents vote by district — with Districts 4, 5, and 6 on…
MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran) and VTA Deferred Compensation P…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-22 meeting centered on Publication Strategy for 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee Announcements on Public Hearing/Audit Results..…
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-09
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