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5/1/2026, 2:32:29 AM
Gilroy is making history in 2026. The city has transitioned from at-large elections to district-based elections, and November 2026 will be the first time Gilroy residents vote by district — with Districts 4, 5, and 6 on…
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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Gilroy governance, a major development is the city’s historic transition to district-based elections. For the first time in November 2026, Gilroy voters will cast ballots by district, with Districts 4, 5, and 6 on the ballot and candidates filing accordingly. This marks a significant change from the previous at-large election system.
Key points:
- Gilroy’s shift to district-based elections takes effect in 2026.
- November 2026 will be the first election using this new system.
- Districts 4, 5, and 6 will have candidates on the ballot.
What to watch: The upcoming candidate filings and election preparations for the new district-based system will be important to follow as Gilroy implements this governance change.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran) and VTA Deferred Compensation P…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
10: Consider Future Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Enhancements Survey Results (Duran/Le-Christensen)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
12: Review Committee Work Plan
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
13: Receive Chairperson’s Report
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
3: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5: Receive and File Empower Retirement Reports (Ramirez)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.b: Committee Training: Empower’s Enhanced Personal Dashboard
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