County of San Benito
Michael P. Kelly has served as an Associate Planner for the County of San Benito since September 2005, where responsibilities include contributing to the 2035 General Plan Update and co-managing the 2007–2014 General Plan Housing Element. Prior to this role, Michael P. Kelly worked as an Assistant Planner, processing various projects and providing commentary on statewide legislation. Earlier experience includes a position as a Planning Intern for the City of Fremont, CA, in which assistance was provided to the public on zoning codes and research was conducted on regional policy practices. Michael P. Kelly holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Kansas.
County of San Benito
San Benito County covers approximately 1,396 square miles ranging in elevation from near sea level to over 5,000 feet, has a population of over 56,000, and is bordered to the north by Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, by Merced and Fresno counties to the east, and by Monterey County on the west and south. Hollister, the county seat, is approximately 95 miles south of San Francisco, 45 miles inland from Monterey, and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.