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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October 2026
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2026-10-06I was in the Gilroy council chambers in February 2024 when well over 100 people packed the room for a Gaza ceasefire resolution. More than 70 of them lined up to speak. Councilmember Tom Cline didn’t just vote no. He seconded a motion to reject “any and all” ceasefire resolutions. Foreign wars, the council majority […]
September 2026
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2026-09-24The Dispatch's District 5 candidate-profile installment ran Cline's statement as written by the candidate. Seeking reelection, he cites the council's work during his term — creating district elections, hiring an Economic Development Director, planning a fourth fire station, and continued street investment — and says he will keep meeting with constituents and securing proper resources for emergency personnel.
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2026-09-24In this week’s edition, as part of our ongoing election coverage the Dispatch will feature candidates for Gilroy City Council District 5 and Gilroy Unified School District Trustee Area 4.  Running for Council District 5 are Joseph Garcia, Christina Tovar and Tom Cline. Candidates for GUSD TA4 are Trevor Scott Van Laar and Jane Stevens.  […]
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2026-09-18Boys in particular showed "statistically significant" declines in sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation, according to the study.
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2026-09-04Tom Cline needs to be brought back for District 5. Not only has he volunteered for years, but he has also been readily available to Gilroy residents since his election in 2022; if you text him, he will return your call. In District 6, two grieving families in Gilroy still have not gotten closure. The […]
August 2026
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2026-08-27The Spotlight's profile: Cline, 65, is president of Cline Glass Contractors in Fremont and a Gilroy resident of nearly four decades. His priorities include tax revenue for more police patrols and staffing the new Santa Teresa Fire Station (citing the forthcoming Amazon Web Services data center as a boost to the general fund) and pursuing a Sharks Ice facility at Gilroy Sports Park with the San Jose Sharks.
June 2026
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2026-06-12In a letter to the Gilroy Dispatch, Councilmember Tom Cline announced he will run for the new District 5 council seat in November, citing district elections, the Economic Development Department, a fourth fire station and street maintenance among the council's accomplishments during his term.
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