Elections
City Clerk
The City Clerk conducts regular and special elections, including processing and certifying citizen-generated petitions. The City Clerk, as the Elections Official, is also the point of contact for keeping candidates, the public, and staff informed during the election process.
Office: Hollister City Hall, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: 831.636.4300 x1017
Email: coh.cityclerk@hollister.ca.gov
On this page you will find information on the following subjects:
• November 8, 2022 Election (including resources and timeline, candidates on the ballot, and the City of Hollister’s local ballot measures)
• Campaign Finance
• Voter Registration
Election Day is almost upon us! Please see helpful resources and timeline below:
Resources
- Register to vote
- Re-register to vote if you have moved, changed your name, or wish to change your party preference
- Check your voter registration status
- Sign up to be a poll worker
- Additional voter information
Oct. 10
- San Benito County began mailing Ballots and voter information guides
Oct. 24
- Last day to register to vote
Nov. 8 - ELECTION DAY
- Polls and ballot drop boxes open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Find your polling place for in-person voting
Early December
- Swearing-in of elected Councilmembers and Mayor (after San Benito County Elections has completed the canvass and certified election results).
OFFICIALS ON THE BALLOT
On November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of Hollister will elect:
- one Mayor on an at-large basis for a term of 2 years
- one Councilmember representing District 2 for a term of 4 years
- one Councilmember representing District 3, for a term of 4 years
- one Treasurer on an at-large basis for a term of 4 years
City of Hollister City Council District Map
CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT
The period for filing nomination papers for Councilmember, District 2 closed August 12, 2022 at 5 pm. The deadline for non-incumbents running for City Treasurer to file nomination papers was extended and closed at 5 pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
The following candidates are running for office in the November 8, 2022 General Election:
| Mayor | District 2 | District 3 | Treasurer |
| Mia Casey
Ignacio Velazquez |
Hani Mayzouni
Sergio Montanez Rolan Resendiz Celeste Toledo-Bocanegra |
Dolores Morales
Rosalinda Sanchez |
Gordon A Machado
|
LINK TO NETFILE CURRENT FILINGS:
- Search for Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) 700 Forms
- Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure
LINK TO FPPC CANDIDATE INFORMATION: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules.html
MEASURES ON THE BALLOT
On June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted three Resolutions placing ballot measures on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The ballot measures ask voters the following questions:
| “Shall an ordinance be adopted adding Section 2.04.300 to Chapter 2.04 of the Hollister Municipal Code to establish an eight consecutive year term limit on Mayoral service followed by a four-year “cooling off” period during which a person may not serve as Mayor, and a two consecutive four-year term limit on Councilmember service followed by a four-year “cooling off” period during which a person may not serve as a Councilmember?” | YES |
| NO |
| Advisory Vote Only
“Should the City of Hollister re-establish the Hollister Motorcycle Rally to be conducted annually over the 4th of July weekend?” |
YES |
| NO |
| Advisory Vote Only
“Should the City of Hollister re-establish the Hollister Motorcycle Rally to be conducted annually over a week prior to/following the 4th of July weekend?” |
YES |
| NO |