Hollister City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
William B. Avera
Candidate for City Council District 3
William B. Avera is running for Hollister City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dolores Morales.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Retired Hollister city manager who held the job from 2013 until 2019.
Where William B. Avera stands: positions on the record
Motorcycle rally1 sourced position
Says he cannot continue to support the rally because it does not make economic sense for the city.
“I cannot continue to support an event that just doesn’t make economic sense for a community that doesn’t have unlimited resources.”
Own statementBenitoLink
Housing and growth1 sourced position
Says residential growth is necessary for a healthy community.
“Residential growth is necessary in order to have a healthy community.”
Own statementBenitoLink
Wastewater and infrastructure1 sourced position
Calls the wastewater plant issues unacceptable and says the city should replace the membrane bioreactor trains.
“The issues at the wastewater plant are unacceptable, we should be replacing the (membrane bioreactor) trains to increase capacity without modifying the size of the plant.”
Own statementBenitoLink
Priorities1 sourced position
Says he is running to restore trust, confidence and credibility.
“Restoring trust, confidence, and credibility and reclaiming our future.”
Own statementHollister Free Lance · Oct 2, 2026
Also running for City Council District 3
- Dolores Morales (incumbent)
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