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carol.marques@cityofgilroy.org
(408) 612-7641
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Gilroy native Carol Marques retired from teaching in the Gilroy Unified School District in 2013, and has since turned her energies toward city government. After serving a year on the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, in 2018 Marques finished first in the race to fill a two-year term in an open seat. And though her bid for reelection failed, Marques soon was back on the council after she was appointed to a two-year term in the council seat Marie Blankley vacated after winning the mayoral race.
First Elected: November 2018
Day Job: Retired teacher
Notable quote: “The un-housed is a diverse group requiring different programs to find safe housing. The working un-housed who are struggling to afford homes need to be connected with programs that can assist them with rent in a safe community. One solution may be a managed mobile home park. There, residents would then have their own home for a reasonable fee. For those struggling with mental illness or drug/alcohol issues, a roof is not enough. Long-term facilities allow for housing, medication, job training, counseling and placement. This uplifts struggling residents, integrating them back into the community.” (Source: Gilroy Dispatch)
“Economic development is the key to a sustainable city. Companies looking to locate in a city, gauge their potential success in that city, based on the vitality of the Downtown. My goals are to support our city staff, the Downtown Business Association, Visit California and the Chamber of Commerce in making our Downtown and all sections of the city prosper for the good of Gilroy.” —Carol Marques, Carol4Council.com
Committee and board assignments:Vice-chair on the Un-reinforced Masonry CommitteeCouncil liaison for the Gilroy Downtown Business AssociationCouncil liaison on the Gilroy Gardens BoardFounding member, Vice Chair, Gilroy Growing Smarter: Fought to protect Gilroy’s open space through passage of Measure HPresident, Gilroy Tennis ClubMonterey Bay Area Coordinator for USTA (United States Tennis Association)
From Gilroy Dispatch...
The City of Gilroy held its third public hearing on district based elections on April 7, where the city council reviewed and discussed draft maps submitted by the public more than a week earlier.
The Gilroy City Council will transition to district elections after receiving a demand letter under the California Voting Rights Act.
Residents are invited to share their input and seek information at a series of upcoming workshops on the City of Gilroy’s Civic Center Mater Plan project.
After a 30-year career in law enforcement, including 22 years with the Gilroy Police Department, Chief Pedro Espinoza has announced his retirement.
From The Mercury News...
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