Gilroy City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Diana Sanchez Bentz
Candidate for City Council District 4
Diana Sanchez Bentz is running for Gilroy City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Fred Tovar.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing (week of) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCareer paralegal at a global law firm and chair of the City of Gilroy Open Government Commission. Has attended Gilroy City Council meetings for about 20 years.
- Campaign website
- dianafromgilroyforgilroy.com
Where Diana Sanchez Bentz stands: positions on the record
Transparency1 sourced position
Says she will hold quarterly community meetings to keep residents updated on council decisions.
“I will host quarterly community meetings to keep residents informed, engaged, and directly updated on key decisions in Gilroy.”
Own statementDiana Sanchez Bentz campaign site
Public safety1 sourced position
Names public safety as one of her three focuses.
“keeping city government open, being accessible when residents have questions, and making public safety a priority”
Own statementDiana Sanchez Bentz campaign site
Homelessness1 sourced position
As quoted by San Jose Spotlight
Says more public safety staff and mental health and drug abuse services could reduce the number of people who end up on the streets.
“If we are able to increase public safety personnel and get mental health, drug abuse services, we can hopefully reduce the number of people who come to Gilroy for drugs and end up on the streets”
Own statementSan Jose Spotlight · Aug 27, 2026
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