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This November we have a very important election. In San Benito County we have some very important measures to vote on.

I would like to focus on measures L & M. If these measures are approved by the voters of San Benito County, construction for a critically needed new high school can begin.

Currently, Hollister High School is the 10th largest high school in the entire state of California with an enrollment of over 3,500 students.

Cities nearby like Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and others have two high schools! The enrollment of the high schools in these cities is much lower than what the enrollment is at Hollister High school.

Approving measures L & M would be a very important investment for future students of Hollister and San Benito County as a whole. Building a new high school will relieve overcrowding and will improve safety. Vote yes on measures L & M.

Aurelio Zuniga,
Proud Hollister High School Graduate
Class of 1960
(831)245-8016