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Benchmark for Recovery, Sales Tax, Shows Positive in Gilroy

A recently released report shows Gilroy surpassing the state average in sales tax income.

Government July 25, 2011 at 07:04 pm

County Supes Consider Tax Hike

A 1/8-cent sales tax increase could be placed in the Nov. 6 general election ballot to help…

Government July 10, 2012 at 12:42 pm

VOTE: Do You Support Or Oppose a Sales Tax to Provide School…

A recent survey found that 61 percent of respondents would vote yes or lean towards yes on a…

Government June 25, 2012 at 02:15 am

Sales Tax for Gilroy Schools is Well Supported, Survey Finds

A telephone survey of 501 likely voters found that 61 percent would support a half-cent sales…

Government June 22, 2012 at 01:34 pm

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BLOG: Why Do I Pay a Higher Tax Rate than Mitt Romney?

On tax day we reflect on the social justice of the tax system. Why does Mitt Romney pay less…

Marc Perkel's Blog April 17, 2012 at 04:21 pm

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Increased Sales Tax, Other New July 1 Laws in Santa Clara…

New laws will be in place July 1 in Santa Clara County, including an increased sales tax rate…

Government June 27, 2012 at 05:34 pm

County Supes Place Sales Tax Increase on Ballot

A one eighth of a cent sales tax hike in November would mean the local rate would go from…

Government August 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm

County Supes Closer to Placing Sales Tax on Ballot

One eighth of a cent sales tax hike would generate about $500 million during the next 10 years…

Government August 2, 2012 at 06:51 am

Sales Tax Revenues Grow in Gilroy

New numbers show business growth in Gilroy.

Government November 14, 2012 at 11:07 pm

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City Council Preview: Special Meeting to Discuss New Sales…

The Gilroy City Council will discuss placing a general sales tax measure intended to provide…

Schools June 25, 2012 at 04:11 pm

New Tax Could be Added to Gilroy's November 6 Ballot

City council members will consider approving one of three sales tax options that would…

Government June 21, 2012 at 03:31 pm

City’s Summer Newsletter: Events, Info and Government Primer

The latest issue of the city’s quarterly newsletter includes information on how Gilroy…

Government July 5, 2011 at 05:26 pm

A Closer Look at Brown's Tax Initiative

The financial future of the Gilroy Unified School District rests on whether voters pass a Gov.…

Schools June 23, 2012 at 02:21 pm

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$1 Smoothies at Jamba Juice This Week

The company is offering its 16-ounce drinks for $1 Monday through Friday from 9 .m. to 11 a.m.

Business February 12, 2013 at 03:40 pm

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Lizarran's New Year's Eve Party

Tickets are now on Sale! Package A - 5 course meal with choice of entree, champagne toast,…

Business December 17, 2010 at 04:47 pm

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October Home Sales in Gilroy Are Good News for Sellers

The higher prices are a good sign for sellers and cities that rely on property taxes to fund…

Around Town December 18, 2012 at 08:32 pm

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Tech Rakes in Most State Subsidies in Santa Clara County

Five cents of every dollar in the state budget goes to incentive programs in California, a new…

Government December 7, 2012 at 04:27 pm

Gilroy Earns F in Tobacco Control

The Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control report gave Santa Clara County an A grade for…

Around Town January 20, 2012 at 03:12 pm

Additional Police Patrol Gilroy July 4

While "safe and sane" fireworks are legal in Gilroy, the use of illegal fireworks is common…

Police & Fire July 5, 2011 at 12:03 pm

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Post Offices Open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve

Waiting until the last minute to mail your holiday gifts? You're in luck - you have until…

Government December 12, 2012 at 09:53 pm

VOTE: Nearly Half of Gilroy Kids Are Fat. What Should We Do?

What do we do about the fact that 43.6 percent percent of our 5th, 7th and 9th graders are…

Schools June 12, 2012 at 05:04 pm

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Blog: Voting on the California Propositions

How I voted on the Propositions

Marc Perkel's Blog November 4, 2012 at 06:09 am

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Transparency and Gilroy's City Government

Learn about the Brown Act, and how it guarantees the public's right to information.

Government March 15, 2012 at 09:00 pm

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UPDATE: Caltrain Declares Fiscal Emergency

Thursday vote streamlines enactment of a broad range of proposed cuts, including all service…

Top News March 20, 2011 at 11:54 pm