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The Watsonville City Council serves as the legislative and policy branch of city government. The council is composed of seven members who are elected by the voters in their respective districts—a system that was put in place in 1989, after a lawsuit by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund challenged the previous system of at-large voting. The position of mayor rotates annually between the districts.

Meetings: Regular meetings of the Council shall be held on such Tuesdays of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. and closed sessions, if any, shall start at 5:30 p.m., all as determined by the City Manager, with the consent of the Mayor. If the business of the Council so warrants, the City Manager, with the consent of the Mayor, may call for the Council meeting to be held at the hour of 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., or at such other time as may be deemed appropriate.

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The Watsonville City Council and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday both unanimously passed resolutions to support the immigrant community, days before reelected President Donald Trump prepares to retake the office on Jan. 20.

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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation will present details of a pesticide proposal and accept public comments at two more hearings this month.

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12/26/2024
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A group of city workers and volunteers spent the afternoon cleaning massive amounts of trash from a wooded hillside in Watsonville one sunny day in early December, hauling away several full dumpsters.

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12/19/2024
Another Watsonville resident has filed an appeal against the 34-unit homeless tiny village proposed for the parcel occupied by the Westview Presbyterian Church.

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12/18/2024
In a December 18 statement, Watsonville City Manager Tamara Vides announced the appointment of 13 year city veteran Nick Calubaquib as the deputy city manager.

Past Members

Picture of Rebecca J. Garcia
Rebecca J. Garcia
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022
Picture of Trina Coffman-Gomez
Trina Coffman-Gomez
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2020
Picture of Lowell Hurst
Lowell Hurst
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022
Picture of Francisco Estrada
Francisco Estrada
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022
Picture of Felipe Hernandez
Felipe Hernandez
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2020
Picture of Aurelio Gonzalez
Aurelio Gonzalez
Term ended: Sept. 14, 2021