Setting the Record Straight: Facts vs. Special Interest PAC Attacks
Milpitas voters deserve pure facts, clear public documents, and transparent governance—not deceptive attack mailers and smear campaigns funded by Special Interest PACs.
🎥 Official Response from Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo
Key Statements from Garry Barbadillo:
- Fire Stations: “Let me be clear: I did not support shaving off any fire station.”
- Public Safety Funding: “Public Safety received the largest allocation among City Council’s top priorities.”
- Fiscal Responsibility: “Asking difficult questions is part of my responsibility. Discussing options does not mean endorsing them.”
- Campaign Transparency: Calls for stronger political spending disclosures and accountability for independent expenditure PACs.
Deceptive Citation: Alleged Anti-Police Action on May 7, 2024
The PAC Attack: Political attack ads claim Garry Barbadillo “opposes hiring more police officers,” citing the “Milpitas City Council Meeting May 7, 2024” as evidence.
THE FACT: Garry Barbadillo was ABSENT from the May 7, 2024 meeting.
Claims action was taken at the May 7, 2024 meeting.
Official Minutes prove Garry was ABSENT.
Special interest PACs fabricated a quote/action and cited a meeting Garry didn’t even attend. The official city clerk record clearly lists Garry Barbadillo as ABSENT.
Out-of-Context Quote Distortion: “Proposed to Close a Fire Station”
The PAC Attack: PAC mailers cherry-pick 11 words (“I think the solution is to shave off one fire station”) out of context from a 4-hour Budget Study Session on February 24, 2026, falsely claiming it was a proposal to close a fire station.
THE FACT: Exploring budget scenarios in a study session is standard fiscal review—NOT a proposal or vote. Zero fire stations were closed.
The Real Budget Context:
During preliminary budget study sessions, Councilmembers examine staff projections, test options, and ask tough questions to protect the General Fund.
Exploring scenarios during open meetings is responsible governance. Garry voted to keep all fire stations operational and fully funded.
📄 View Unedited 4-Hour Meeting Record & Video (Feb 24, 2026)
Official Action: June 9, 2026 Budget Adoption
On June 9, 2026, Councilmember Garry Barbadillo voted to adopt the official FY 2026–27 City Operating Budget, proving his unwavering commitment to public safety and long-term fiscal stability.
Stand Up for Independent, Honest Leadership in Milpitas
Don’t let misleading special interest PAC attack mailers distract from Garry Barbadillo’s proven record of public safety support and fiscal accountability.
Re-Elect Garry Barbadillo for Milpitas City Council 2026
Paid for by Barbadillo for Milpitas City Council FPPC#1496760.
