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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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Agenda item: Roll Call. 1.1.. Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water) recently discussed this issue.
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