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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollister public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Governance/strategic Direction
Hollister’s city government is being criticized for not clearly defining what it’s trying to do or what matters most. That’s not just philosophical—it affects how the city spends money and what kind of development gets approved. If priorities stay vague, residents and businesses feel it through inconsistent decisions.
Termination of City Manager Anna Cortez
Speaker after speaker demanded the council terminate City Manager Ana Cortez for cause, citing alleged union-busting, failure to meet and confer, transparency failures, and questionable hires. SEIU and the police union delivered a unanimous no-confidence statement. The council will formally agendize the matter at Wednesday's special meeting.