Gates Town Hall — Local services in Town of Gates

Veronica, the town clerk is terrible. We had a translated birth certificate and she wouldn’t accept it. Said it needs to be issued by the state… even though the person wasn’t born in the states..? Doesn’t understand the law. Thought a US visa that was approved in US Embassy in Germany was issued by Germany and not the USA when it’s clearly a USA visa issued by USA.

Racist lady towards foreigners, got the marriage certificate in the City where the workers are nice human beings who know how to do their job and work according to the law and not make up laws as they...

Judge Frank Carerra (traffic court) is the most polite and respectful individual I have ever observed. The young punky looking youths get treated the same as the impeccably dressed middle ager, or the granny. ..Everyone treated with genuine respect. The process is streamlined so you won't be there all night, and the D.A. (aka The People) seems to make a deal with EVERYONE, except seat belt violations. Aparently they are the most hardened criminals LOL. No need to stress. ...

I have raised my children in this town,and have no regrets. The school system is just amazing. Although there have been a few kinks ,they always get smoothed out quickly. The community takes care of eachother,and genuinely cares for one another. The Gates police department has wonderful officers who are calm and respectful regardless of the situation. The town supervisor and his family are very kind. All together the town of Gates may be small,but is full...