Tag: tony ruiz
Trustee claims Gavilan board took illegal vote on change to election...
Gavilan College trustees voted in closed session last month to change the way trustees are voted into office, confirmed Trustee Tony Ruiz, who represents the Hollister area on the board.
Editorial: Gavilan response shows defiance in the face of guilt
Gavilan College Board President Laura Perry has stared guilt in the face and hunkered down defiantly against allegations trustees violated the state open meetings law when approving Steve Kinsella's mind-wringing pay hike. Her response can only heighten suspicion about the approval's secretive nature and skepticism about college officials' priorities.
DA backs claim alleging Gavilan board violated Brown Act
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has supported allegations that the Gavilan College board violated Brown Act provisions in October of last year when it increased the president’s pay during closed session, but also confirmed the deadline had passed to invalidate the action.
DA backs claim alleging Gav board violated Brown Act
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has supported allegations that the Gavilan College board violated Brown Act provisions in October of last year when it increased the president’s pay during closed session, but also confirmed the deadline had passed to invalidate the action.
Letter: Vote yes on Measure B
A Yes vote on Measure B is a practical choice to make. There is no organized opposition because the advantages are apparent, the rationale solid and such a change will enhance city government. Voters will elect a councilperson in each of four districts. The mayor will be elected at large and represent all the citizens in the City of Hollister. On the political ladder mayors are the best known to the population and therefore a mayor’s election by the voters provides for greater accountability. Such a change will enhance our democratic process. Mayors communicate the actions of the city council to the public. More importantly, mayors provide leadership in the development of a community vision and advance that vision within the council and staff. This requires an active representative of the entire city, not just a single district.
Gavilan president’s $42K pay raise under scrutiny – again
Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella’s $42,000 salary raise is under fire again – though this time it’s because a local Latino advocacy group alleges the Gavilan College board violated the Brown Act in an October meeting when trustees approved increasing his pay from $234,090 to $276,090 by 2015.
Parents, students still ‘angry’ over Kinsella contract
Against a backdrop of rising class fees at Gavilan College and the desicion to place salary caps for newly hired campus presidents at California State Universities, a $42,000 pay increase for Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella continues to ignite heated reactions within the community.
Pinnacle Editorial: Trustees failed community by approving raise
Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella is replaceable.
