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Stefan Mercer
From:Peter Seaberg <hotcopper332@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, August 17, 2026 4:48 PM
To:Mayor Greg Bozzo
Cc:Council Member Dion Bracco; Council Member Tom Cline; Council Member Terence
Fugazzi; Council Member Zachary Hilton; Council Member Carol Marques; Public
Comments
Subject:EXTERNAL - Gilroy City Council meeting, 8.17.26 - Public comment
Subject: Balancing Progress and Transparency: Support for Responsible Development in Gilroy
Dear Mayor and Members of the Gilroy City Council,
My name is Peter Seaberg, and I am writing to you today to share my perspective on the current and
future industrial developments in our city, specifically regarding data centers and other large-load utility
projects.
I am a 14-year resident of Gilroy. I care deeply about the future, safety, and character of our community. I
am also the Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 332.
In this role, I represent the hardworking, highly skilled men and women electricians who live right here in
our region. Our members stand to benefit immensely from the high-quality jobs generated by local data
center construction and upcoming infrastructure projects. These developments provide essential,
family-sustaining wages and benefits that keep our local workforce employed close to home.
Ever so important in today's world, these large-scale investments open the door to world-class
apprenticeship opportunities for our local youth. By supporting these projects, we are creating direct
pathways into the skilled trades for the next generation of Gilroy residents. This allows young adults to
earn while they learn, securing a stable future without the burden of student debt, and building the very
community they grew up in.
I fully support responsible development because of the economic vitality it brings to Gilroy. Large-scale
projects inject crucial tax dollars into our municipality. This revenue is absolutely vital for funding public
safety, maintaining our roads, and supporting the community services that improve the quality of life for
every resident.
However, as a concerned citizen who has watched our city evolve over the last decade and a half, I also
strongly believe that progress must not come at the expense of community trust. There is a pressing
need for clear transparency regarding large-load projects. The residents of Gilroy deserve to be fully
informed about what is being built in their neighborhoods, the environmental impacts, and the long-term
planning involved.
We do not have to choose between economic growth and community transparency. By fostering an open
dialogue and keeping the public informed, the City Council can successfully champion projects that
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both strengthen our tax base, create jobs and respect the rights of citizens to understand the future of
their landscape. Let's continue to develop our beautiful city in a responsible manner that balances
growth opportunities, job creation, environmental concerns and public involvement.
Thank you for your time, your dedication to our city, and your continued service to the Gilroy community.
I look forward to seeing our city grow responsibly and transparently.
Sincerely,
Peter Seaberg
Business Manager, IBEW Local 332
14-Year Gilroy Resident
408.518.2836