Some developers, however, are applying to build subdivisions in areas not zoned for building…This includes 1,632 homes in in a FEMA floodplain south of Gilroy on hundreds of acres of fertile farmland on the banks of Uvas Creek which is habitat for threatened steelhead trout. Such developments pose a risk to people, agricultural resources, and the environment

QUESTION 1: What do you know and understand about Gilroy’s Urban Growth Boundary passed by the voters in 2016? Where do you stand on it and why?

QUESTION 2: What is your knowledge of Gilroy’s Agricultural Mitigation Policy?

QUESTION 3: How do you feel about the Builder’s Remedy being applied to two development applications in Gilroy? Did you know that using the Builder’s Remedy allows developers to avoid following our General Plan, avoid an environmental assessment (EIR), and avoid mitigation measures for environmental damage...

QUESTION 4: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have developed a long-range plan for the nine Bay Area counties called Plan Bay Area 2050. Two of their seven transportation funding strategies are to increase toll roads and to charge drivers for vehicle miles traveled (this option would be implemented only if the state eliminates the current gas tax). How do you feel about these options and how would they impact Gilroy residents?

QUESTION 5: What is your vision for the future relationship between Gilroy Gardens and the  City of Gilroy?

QUESTION 6: Gilroy City Council has taken a position opposing the quarry at Sargent Ranch. How will you actively support this position at the county level?

…regarding the possible sale of Gilroy Gardens and the rest of the 535 acres which belong to the City.  We are very concerned about a sale (rather than lease) because the City would lose control of the land. Tom said possibly the land could be protected by a conservation easement or a deed restriction…

Based on our review of the DEIR, the following “significant and unavoidable impacts” (none can be fully mitigated) would have a permanent detrimental effect on health, environment, and quality of life within Gilroy, in addition to conflicting with several of our General Plan 2040 policies…