Gilroy City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Christina Tovar

Candidate for City Council District 5

8 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Christina Tovar is running for Gilroy City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Cline and Joseph Garcia.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

CPA who runs two small businesses in downtown Gilroy.

Where Christina Tovar stands: positions on the record

Public safety funding1 sourced position

Says growing local revenue is how to fund police and fire.
“Growing our local revenue lets us fund them the right way, so families feel secure in every neighborhood.”
Own statementChristina Tovar campaign site

Business zoning1 sourced position

Lists cutting red tape and updating outdated zoning among her priorities.
“cutting red tape, updating outdated zoning to be more community-friendly, and spending locally so our dollars stay here”
Own statementChristina Tovar campaign site

Budget1 sourced position

Says every tax dollar should be treated as the taxpayer's.
“Every tax dollar should be treated like it came out of your pocket”
Own statementChristina Tovar campaign site

Transparency1 sourced position

Says residents should be brought into decisions at the start.
“Real transparency means bringing people in at the start”
Own statementChristina Tovar campaign site

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