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Announcements

June is the Last Month for VTA Paper Passes
Starting July, 2012, VTA's monthly passes will only be available on Clipper - the Bay Area's easy-to-use reloadable transit card. Wondering how to make the move to Clipper? Find the paper pass you are currently buying and learn how to keep buying your monthly pass on Clipper. Learn More

May is Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign offered each year during May to help individuals, families, and businesses understand what it takes to create and sustain safe and sustainable structures.
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Gilroy City Clerk's Office - Vote by Mail Ballot Collection Site
The City Clerk’s office will once again be a Voting by Mail ballot collection site for the June 5th primary beginning this Wednesday, May 9th. All vote by mail ballots for all precincts within Santa Clara County can be deposited here, and will be collected by the ROV every Tuesday & Thursday. May 29, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to submit a request for a Vote by Mail ballot if you are a registered voter. The last day to register to vote in the June 5th primary, is Monday May 21st.

Gilroy Fourth Quarter 2011 Sales Tax Results Continue Favorable Trend
Attached is a sales tax update with the most recent sales tax figures from the state of California for the fourth quarter of 2011 (period ending December 31, 2011). Gilroy’s results continue to indicate the City’s favorable economic rebound as a result of its strong sales tax base. Cash receipts are up 4.1% and overall sales tax is up 3.9% for the quarter and 8.3% for the year, after state adjustments. The Bay Area continues to lead the economic growth in California.
Sales Tax Summary

The next Coffee with the Mayor is May 26th
The next coffee is at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. There are currently many ways in which citizens can engage the Mayor in discussion, but Coffee with the Mayor venues provide an additional, informal setting in which the Mayor can answer questions and otherwise engage in specific or broad discussions on city issues with Gilroy residents. For more information call 408-846-0491.
Updated 2012 Schedule

Register for Santa Clara County Emergency Alert System AlertSCC
The County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to register for AlertSCC, an emergency call-out system (similar to a reverse-911 system) register now at AlertSCC.com,once registered,the system will contact you in the event of an emergency. This is for Santa Clara County residents. Stay informed by cell phone, PDA, computer or device for hearing impaired.
Quick Reference Card

Win a Child’s Playhouse!
This is a raffle fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the City of Gilroy Public Art Committee's Children's Public Art Project to be located in the exterior landscaping at the new Gilroy Library. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 and 5 for $20. The playhouse is on display at the Gilroy Recreation Department. Get your tickets at City of Gilroy Recreation Department, 7351 Rosanna Street or Allstate Insurance, 7691 Eigleberry Street or Mango Street Kids, 7579 Monterey Street. The drawing will be held in July. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and the Gilroy Foundation.
Playhouse Raffle Flyer

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