In an effort to keep Gilroy voters informed, GGS has invited the 2024 candidates for Mayor and City Council to answer a series of questions on quality-of-life issues. Thank you all who participated, for your willingness to share your thoughts with our community!

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? The City Attorney and City Council have stated that this law does not apply to Gilroy because we DO have a Housing Element that was substantially approved before the state’s deadline. Do you support this response to the current lawsuit by a developer who thinks they ARE entitled to use the Builder’s Remedy law? 

ANSWERS:

Candidate ZACH HILTON responded, declining the invitation. Candidates KELLY RAMIREZ and FRED TOVAR did not respond.

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