Zach Hilton – Candidate statement 2024

I am Zach Hilton and I am running for re-election to the Gilroy City Council. I am a 24-year Firefighter/Paramedic (IAFF Union Local 55) with the City of Oakland. Over the past four years, as your current City Council Member, I’ve gained the governing experience and built the necessary coalitions within the community and region to have a seat on the Gilroy City Council. My daughter is an 8th grader in Gilroy public schools, and my wife is a Para-Educator for Gilroy Unified School District. I will advocate for the working family. I promise my office will always treat this Council seat as an extension of your voice. As I’ve done in the past, I will continue to bring you the decisions and actions of City Government. www.ZachHilton.com Let’s make Gilroy Livable for All, while keeping our community safe. Providing a quality education for all, quality of life, and beautification projects that attract businesses and jobs to Gilroy.

Year-to-date my office has worked with our State and Federal legislators to secure $5.2 million for project funding that directly benefits our residents, from a bike/ped trail extension on the westside, San Ysidro Park on the eastside, and an enhanced crosswalk for senior housing on the southside. We have sponsored, tabled, hosted a booth, and attended over 150 community events in 2023/2024. Handed out free resources, bike lights, listened to constituents, and provided free bike helmets, including Chalk Fest, La Ofrenda Festival, Registrar of Voters High School Education Events, Free Bike Repair and Bike Days, Community Posadas, and School Family Resource Fairs.

I will continue to meet as frequently as needed with all city bargaining units in order to understand their concerns, as these are the workers that carry out our policies, programs, protect our community, and protect our infrastructure. The youth in the community have a seat at the table in my campaign and my student internship program over the past four years while in office. Lastly, I will have an open mind. Please get out and vote down the entire ballot this November. #HiltonForCouncil