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Hollister
Zoning

Abela property annexation

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Supportive (7)

At a glance

Public comments
7
Last 30 days
7

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveBrian ChavezOct 21, 2026

A District 2 council candidate said residents want economic development and urged a yes vote on the Fairview/Highway 25 project.

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:23:46 →
SupportiveAli ChekhaiOct 21, 2026

A nearby resident said he'd use a gas station at the empty lot and questioned whether the parcel is contiguous with Ridgemark.

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:24:09 →
SupportiveAli (Abela family property owner)Oct 21, 2026

The property owner said the family has held the land 15+ years, wants only commercial use, and is baffled by the opposition, offering tax revenue and jobs.

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:25:40 →
SupportiveCarol LenamoreOct 21, 2026

Accused Resendiz of spreading misinformation about the sphere of influence and urged support for commercial development over an urban growth boundary.

City Council - Special Meeting · 42:32 →
SupportiveMatthew RojasOct 21, 2026

Argued development opposition stems from misinformation and said the town is dying without growth; also suggested expanding bus service.

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:28:09 →
SupportiveAda AkiliOct 21, 2026

A co-owner of the family property said they want to help bring tax dollars to Hollister and cited the need for services near Gavilan College.

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:29:58 →
SupportiveJose ViaOct 21, 2026

A business owner on San Felipe and Bypass said he's waited eight years for sewer service and urged controlled growth, calling slow growth 'zero growth.'

City Council - Special Meeting · 3:31:04 →