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Gilroy City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Fred Tovar

Candidate for City Council District 4

8 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Fred Tovar is running for Gilroy City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Diana Sanchez Bentz.

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Higher education professional and former Gilroy City Councilmember who served from 2016 through 2024. Works as a college admissions consultant.

Endorsed by
Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805 and the Gilroy Police Officers Association, as listed on his campaign site. Fred Tovar campaign site
Campaign website
votefredtovar.com

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Where Fred Tovar stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

  • Opposes a process in which a large project moves forward before most residents learn of it.

    “I am opposed to a process where a project of this magnitude can move forward and too many residents only learn about it after the most important decisions have already been made.”

    Own statementFred Tovar campaign site

Transparency1 sourced position

  • As quoted by San Jose Spotlight

    Calls for more transparency on major projects and more public input.

    “We need greater transparency around major projects, better communication, meaningful public input and responsible use of taxpayer dollars”

    Own statementSan Jose Spotlight · Aug 27, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Says homelessness needs housing, services, jobs and prevention together.

    “Homelessness isn't something that can be solved with one solution”

    Own statementFred Tovar campaign site

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Says police and fire departments need the resources, staffing and infrastructure to keep residents safe.

    “Ensuring our police and fire departments have the resources, staffing and infrastructure necessary to keep residents safe.”

    Own statementFred Tovar campaign site

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