Candidate for
Mayor; City of Gilroy

Occupation: Councilmember/Business Owner
Education and Qualifications:
I have been a member of the City Council since 2005 and am now asking for your vote for Mayor of Gilroy.

Gilroy voters face as many as three local tax increases on their November ballot, in addition to the statewide tax hikes proposed by the Governor. I am opposed to these tax increases. Raising taxes in a bad economy is a terrible idea. It will only serve to chase jobs out of Gilroy and damage our Outlet retailers and car dealers.

I opposed the recent 40% increase in water rates because I believe Gilroy taxpayers have had enough. They have been taxed and taxed, in one form or another, and it's time to insist that government live within its means. Hard-pressed families and seniors cannot afford additional sales taxes, property taxes, or water bills.

As Mayor, I will resist new taxes and work to create an economic environment which is inviting to small and large businesses and to the creation of good-paying jobs. We can only restore our economy and help our struggling families by making government smaller and paychecks bigger.

Please feel free to call me at 422-1734 or go to electbracco.com