Tom Cline
Candidate for City Council Member, Gilroy, District 5 · Business Owner
Tom Cline has lived in Gilroy for more than 30 years and owns Cline Glass Contractors, a small business. He has held local elected office since 2022, during which he voted to create Gilroy's first district elections, helped establish an Economic Development Department with a dedicated director, and helped plan a fourth fire station for citywide emergency coverage. He is a past president of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association and was named the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's 2021 'Man of the Year.'
Positions in brief
Cline is campaigning on public safety, economic development, responsible budgeting, and continued street and park investment.
Cline says public safety will remain a top priority, backed by resourced and trained police, fire, and emergency services. He supports connecting people experiencing homelessness to services while protecting public spaces, and says the city budget must reflect community needs for years ahead, not just today. He points to his record establishing district elections, an Economic Development Department, and a planned fourth fire station, and continued investment in street maintenance.
On the issues
Says public safety will remain a top priority, with resourced and trained police, fire, and emergency services.
“public safety will be a top priority. We should do all we can to keep our families safe and criminals off the streets.”
Source →Helped create an Economic Development Department with a dedicated director for job creation and growth.
“hire an Economic Development Director to offer pathways for job creation and economic growth”
Source →Voted to create Gilroy's first district elections, providing residents with direct representation.
“voted to create Gilroy's first district elections providing residents with direct representation”
Source →Supports connecting people experiencing homelessness to services while protecting public spaces.
“We can connect people to services, support those working their way out, and protect the public spaces our community relies on.”
Source →Says the city budget must reflect real community needs for years ahead, not just today.
“Our city budget must reflect the real needs of our community—not just today, but for the years ahead.”
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