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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollister public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed partnership with Sunnyslope Water District
A consent item would send a mayor's letter proposing a partnership with Sunnyslope Water District. Speakers claimed it masks a $400,000-plus contract tied to taking over city water operations, and urged residents to protest at the district's October 27 meeting.
Valenzuela water service upgrade
The Council authorized applying for low-cost State Water Resources Control Board financing to upgrade water service in the Valenzuela area.
Water infrastructure and ADRoP resilience project
The water district's master plan covers four treatment plant upgrades; the ADRoP facility is about drought resilience, not capacity. Recycled water for farmers is still about six months away due to nitrate levels.