Summary
The council unanimously hired Ana Cortez at $265,000 for four years. A former mayor warned the pick carries risk given short prior tenures and reported severances; the council said it did its due diligence.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$265,000 annual base salary plus executive benefits — a big jump from the candidate's reported prior salaries in the $150,000 range.
City staff and residents seeking stable, customer-service-focused leadership after years of turnover.
No groups negatively affected
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Hollister Selects Ana Cortez as City Manager
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Hollister names Cortez new city manager - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA
Hollister names Cortez new city manager - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA SanBenito.com
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The council unanimously hired Ana Cortez at $265,000 for four years. A former mayor warned the pick carries risk given short prior tenures and reported severances; the council said it did its due diligence.
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