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Gilroy moves toward district elections: council opts for six districts with at‑large mayor
Summary
After a public hearing and demographer presentation, council voted to proceed with a transition to district‑based elections using six districts and retaining an at‑large mayor; public workshops and map submission deadlines were announced.
Following a second required public hearing under the safe‑harbor districting process, the Gilroy City Council voted to proceed with a district‑based election plan using six council districts and an at‑large mayor.
Staff and the city’s demographer briefed the council and the public on the California Voting Rights Act, the districting criteria set in the Fair Maps Act, and outreach opportunities. The demographer explained the process: the city must hold five public…
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