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Editor’s note: The speaker in support of Measure X has been changed from Dayne Walling to Doug Mays
BenitoLink’s General Election forum is just over a week away and seats are filling up. Remember to RSVP while space is available. Seating is limited!
The forum has been set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St. in Hollister. The free forum will run from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. If you are registered to attend, you must claim a seat by 12:45.
Below is the tentative schedule of candidates and representatives beginning at 1 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change.
San Juan Bautista City Council
- Cherie Foletta
- Tyler “Floppy” Jordan
- Jose Aranda (TBD)
Hazel Hawkins Hospital – Measure X
- Favor: Doug Mays
- Against: Rob Bernosky
Healthcare District Board of Directors
- Stacie McGrady (Zone 1)
- Victoria Angelo (Zone 1)
- William C. “Bill” Johnson (Zone 3)
- Esther Perez (Zone 3)
- Richard Perez Sr. (Zone 3)
- Dr. Nick Gabriel (Zone 5)
Hazel Hawkins Hospital / San Benito County JPA
- Favor: Cecilia Montavlo
- Against: (TBD)
BREAK
Land Use – Measure A
- Favor: Andy Hsia-Coron
- Against: Bob Tiffany
State Senate – Dist. 17
Assembly – Dist. 29 (TBD)
Congress – Dist. 18
- Zoe Lofgren
- Peter D. Hernandez
San Benito High School District – Measures L & M
- Favor: Shawn Tennenbaum
- Against: Mark W.A Hinkle
Hollister Mayor
- Mia Casey
- Roxanne Stephens (MAYBE)
Hollister City Council – Dist. 1
Hollister City Council – Dist. 4
BenitoLink has been working on a series of Q&As with the candidates, and FAQs about the measures that have been published on our website (please see the links below), and a San Benito County Voter Guide.
Candidates Q&A: 17th District state Senate
John Laird faces Tony Virruetat.
Candidates Q&A: San Benito Health Care District board
Measure L and Measure M—San Benito High School District Bonds
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