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Perry Woodward
3,407 votes
21.49%
- Occupation: Attorney/Temporary Judge
- Fourth generation Gilroyan/Husband and father
- Graduate of local public shools, including Glen View Elementary, South Valley Junior High, and Gilroy High
- Juris Doctor, Santa Clara University
- B.A., Economics, UC Santa Cruz
- A.A. Real Estate, Gavilan College
- "Best Lawyer in South County (2003)" - The Pinnacle
Priorities:
- Sidewalks - Repeal the August 2007 ordinance so that homeowners cannot be sued for damage caused by the city's own policies
- Budget - Fix the annual $4.7 million shortfall and end irresponsible spending like granting steep raises to top-level employees
- Open Government - End the culture of secrecy at city hall that has resulted in "secret retirements" and too many improperly closed Council sessions
Cat Tucker
3,088 votes
19.48%
- Occupation: Product Marketing Specialist
- System Configurations Specialist
- Planning Commission - 8years
- Current Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- General Plan Committee Member
- Youth Group Leader
Priorities:
- Economic Development
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Community and Planned Growth
Robert T. Dillon
2,843 votes
17.93%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Veteran of U.S. Navy
- Vietnam Veteran
- Graduate, Leadership Gilroy
- Graduate, Gilroy Citizen Police Aademy
- 2002 Chairman, Gilroy Memorial Day Parade
- Columnist, The Dispatch, 1990-2001
Priorities:
- Fix The Sidewalks
- Acquisition of Garlic Gardens (formerly Bonfante Gardens)
- Westfield Mall Project on "The 660"
Roland Velasco
2,509 votes
15.83%
- Occupation: Gilroy City Council Member, Policy Analyst
- Lifelong Gilroy resident, married to Lisa and have 3 children
- Rebekah Children's Services, Community Advisory Board
- Leadership Gilroy, Former member Board of Directors
- Gilroy Gang Task Force, Former member Board of Directors
- South Santa Clara County Fire District Commissioner, former member
- Arts and Culture Task Force former member
Priorities:
- Police and Fire Protection: Nothing is more important than keeping our children and families safe.
- Jobs and Economic Growth: Revitalize our downtown as well as create and protect high paying jobs.
- Healthy Neighborhoods: Identify more funding for sidewalk repairs and add new parks and preserve open space.
Tim Day
2,054 votes
12.96%
- Occupation: Insurance Agent
- Chairman of Gilroy Planning Commission
- Past President, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
- Gilroy 2006 Man of the Year
- Rotarian
Priorities:
- Strengthening the Economic Vitality of Gilroy
- Fiscal responsibility
- Fair representation for all Gilroy citizens
Russ Valiquette
1,953 votes
12.32%
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