Priscilla de Anda

2026 Hollister Independence Rally improvements

Unknown — that's exactly what speakers want to find out: whether the city made or lost money on the rally.

Making downtown a fall destination

One owner estimated over half a million dollars spent on rents while waiting on city approvals.

WISC vertiport completion and Joby Aviation startup

A $7.4 million regional state grant could fund corridor development; EIPP resources are undetermined.

Cal Fire Airtac base ground lease negotiation

A higher lease rate would increase airport revenue compared with the current 2-cents-per-square-foot deal.

Downtown lighting as top priority

Minor maintenance costs for lighting repairs.

West-side commercial development (Quick Quack & McDonald's)

A $10 million private investment with a new traffic signal and about 65 jobs, plus ongoing sales and property tax revenue for the city.

Joby Aviation tour and regional workforce opportunities

A $7.7 million regional grant and an ~$830,000 FAA airport grant are in play, with airport infrastructure needs of roughly $0.5-1.5 million per airport.

Grocery Outlet Type 21 alcohol license at 550 Tres Pinos Road

Critics say added alcohol-sales locations increase police response costs; the store must add parking-lot cameras at its own expense.

Airport economic impact study results

Hangar rents could change once the Airport Rent Study is completed and adopted.

BAC bylaws amendments and reporting structure

Procedural only; no direct cost.

Tourism and wayfinding signage

Downtown revitalization and parking

A proposed $5-9 million combined investment, roughly 10% of the general fund budget.

Vacant commercial buildings

Private investment revitalizing a vacant commercial building; no direct city cost.

uAvionix avionics sensors at the airport

Roughly $3,600 a year in new airport revenue.