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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.

Councilmember Eduardo Montesino

District 1

eduardo.montesino@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3001

Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter

District 2

vanessa.quiroz@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3002

Mayor Pro Tempore Maria Orozco

District 3

maria.orozco@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3003

Councilmember Kristal Salcido

District 4

kristal.salcido@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3004

Councilmember Casey K. Clark

District 5

casey.clark@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3005

Councilmember Jimmy Dutra

District 6

jimmy.dutra@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3006

Councilmember Ari Parker

District 7

ari.parker@cityofwatsonville.org

(831) 768-3007

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Past Members

Rebecca J. Garcia
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022

Trina Coffman-Gomez
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2020

Lowell Hurst
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022

Francisco Estrada
Term ended: Dec. 13, 2022

Felipe Hernandez
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2020

Aurelio Gonzalez
Term ended: Sept. 14, 2021