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Hollister fire contract dispute fuels public pleas and board negotiations
Summary
Residents and firefighters urged the San Benito County Board of Supervisors to resolve a disputed 2019 fire services contract with the City of Hollister, citing staffing risks and public-safety impacts; board and city representatives say they are now in good-faith negotiations.
Residents and firefighters pressed the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 to resolve a disputed fire services contract between the county and the City of Hollister, saying delays have put local fire staffing and public safety at risk.
Several public commenters described recent personnel and financial strain in Hollister Fire and urged supervisors to negotiate a fair contract. “Put the politics aside and create a fair contract now before our fire department is severely impacted,” said Mia Casey, identified in public comment as a former Hollister mayor.
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