Hollister Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tim Burns
Candidate for Mayor
Tim Burns is running for mayor of Hollister in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tina Garza and Scott McPhail.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Code enforcement division chief for San Joaquin County and former Hollister District 4 councilmember.
Where Tim Burns stands: positions on the record
Motorcycle rally1 sourced position
Says he would support the rally as a private venture in future years.
“I will support the rally as a private venture in the future years.”
Own statementBenitoLink
Housing and growth2 sourced positions
Says the city should approach residential growth cautiously.
“Cautiously.”
Own statementBenitoLink
As a councilmember, voted yes to introduce the inclusionary housing ordinance (passed 4-1, June 2024).
Council voteHollister City Council minutes, June 18, 2024 · Jun 18, 2024
Wastewater and infrastructure1 sourced position
Says the sewer smells from the wastewater treatment plant need to be addressed immediately.
“The sewer smells that are associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant located on the west side of the city need to be addressed and resolved immediately.”
Own statementBenitoLink
City finances1 sourced position
Calls the city's two outstanding annual audits unacceptable.
“Having two outstanding annual audits is unacceptable.”
Own statementHollister Free Lance · Oct 2, 2026
Fire services contract1 sourced position
As a councilmember, moved the resolution to give the county and San Juan Bautista notice of termination of the fire services agreements (passed 4-1, June 2024).
Council voteHollister City Council minutes, June 18, 2024 · Jun 18, 2024
What Tim Burns said vs. how Tim Burns voted
Housing and growth
In their words
Says the city should approach residential growth cautiously.
On the record
As a councilmember, voted yes to introduce the inclusionary housing ordinance (passed 4-1, June 2024).
Jun 18, 2024 ·Hollister City Council minutes, June 18, 2024 · Jun 18, 2024
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