City of Hollister City Council Councilmember Mia Casey

Mia Casey was elected Mayor of the City of Hollister in the November 2022 election for a term of two years. She has 35 years of experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, including 18 years in the legal field developing expertise managing staff and doing contract review. She also served 10 years in the president’s office at Foothill College, where she managed programs and budgets, provided legal coordination and served as sustainability coordinator.

Casey is president of San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future, a nonprofit that supports the local economy of San Benito County.

She attended Foothill College, obtaining an associate of arts degree, and Sonoma State University, from which she graduated with a bachelor of arts, with a focus on sustainability.

Notable quote: "I want to improve our quality of life and continue the work I began in our community—building up our economy, bringing revenue and livable wage jobs." (Source: San Benito)