Greg Bozzo Gilroy Mayor

Last week I attended the official grand opening of Con Azucar Cafe in downtown Gilroy along with Gilroy Council Member Tom Cline as well as representatives from Senator Cortese's and Supervisor Sylvia Arena's office. Inside the small cafe, it is lively with vibrant art works on the walls, hip, Latino pop music and colorful original decor with a giant depiction of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The menu consists of unique coffees, horchatas and chais blended with traditional Mexican ingredients. For eats they have their own special versions of Avocado Toast, Club Sandwich and what they are well known for, Pan Dulce. One of the cool things about this business is that it culturally represents much of Gilroy historically and currently. Visiting here is not just for great coffee and food, it's an immersive experience. When you go check it out, say hi to General Manager, Fernanda Gonzales!

Great day Saturday at Christmas Hill Park! Close to 1000 kids participated in opening day celebrations. Thank you to Gilroy Little League Board of Directors and President Jon Castro, as well as all the coaches and so many sponsors from local businesses! Your hard work and generosity is providing excellent afterschool activities for so many of our local youth! Kids got to hear inspiring words from recent high-school graduate and now D-1 collegiate athlete , Jackson Robinson. Special shout out to Council-Member Tom Cline for going first in the dunk tank!

Shout out to these two guys!!!!
A person is fortunate to have a great mentor in their life. I, like many people in this community are privileged to say that both of these guys have helped shaped me. I know there are many others who can say the same. I’ve always said, if I give back at least half of what these guys have given to this community, I will consider myself successful.

This year, Leadership Gilroy is doing something special.

For the first time, we are honoring two individuals with our prestigious Legacy of Leadership Award, recognizing the extraordinary partnership and impact of SakaBozzo, the creative collaboration between Sam Bozzo and Gene Sakahara.

Traditionally, this award celebrates one individual whose leadership has left a lasting imprint on our community. This year, we couldn’t separate the story because their impact has been greater together.

Together as SakaBozzo, they embody what Leadership Gilroy stands for:
✨ Vision rooted in purpose
✨ Creativity that sparks conversation
✨ Leadership that uplifts others
✨ A commitment to leaving things better than they found them

Their partnership represents the power of collaboration. How two leaders, working side by side, can shape culture, inspire change, and deepen community connection in ways that one alone could not.

This year’s Legacy of Leadership Award is not just about individual achievement, it’s about shared impact.

SakaBozzo’s legacy is one our entire community is proud to celebrate. 💛

Join us as we honor them at the Spring Fling, a Legacy of Leadership Award Brunch on May 30th at Hecker Pass Winery.

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Thank you, Mayor Turner, for inviting me to collaborate on this project. Looking forward to seeing the trees mature over the years. I am hopeful those from Gilroy will find time to walk the Morgan Hill trails to see these new Coast Live Oaks and Western Red Buds. On behalf of Gilroy, we invite everyone from Morgan Hill and San Martin to come walk the trails in Gilroy along The Uvas Preserve and beyond! May the sharing of these trees, be just a small sample of the dedication that all of us in South County have towards each other.
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Happy to be part of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit last Friday!!! Great turnout from the community, city of Gilroy Executive Team and City Council not to mention America’s best dressed Mayor, Morgan Hill’s Mark Turner! Looking forward to working with all local, regional and federal electeds as well as new Chamber President and CEO, Michelle Carlen. Special thanks to Manny Bhandal for your commitment to the chamber and Gilroy!

Thank you to Steve and Randy Costa of Headstart Nursey, for the donation of plants and flowers. They were used to spruce up the downtown paseo. 🌺

Thank you, Mayor Turner, for including me Tuesday and helping create some great opportunities for Gilroy!
I am looking forward to all of South County collaborating with San Jose State University!
South County San Jose State students and Alumni will be proud to learn of the community outreach their school is doing!