Every election news item OurGilroy tracks for the November 3, 2026 ballot — local press coverage, candidate announcements, measure updates and radio appearances — newest first. Sourced from the Gilroy Dispatch, Patch and other local outlets, campaign channels, and a daily automated news scan.
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Gilroy hotel tax (TOT) increase (1)
February 2026
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2026-02-19Coverage of the proposal: current 9% rate unchanged since 1983, county average about 12%, and revenue potential rising from $1.8M to as much as $2.6M a year.
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