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Address: 250 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Rich soil, wet winters, and mild summers in the Pajaro Valley have made Watsonville a center for farming and food processing, but construction and manufacturing companies have also found fertile ground there. And natural wetlands make the area worth of its Spanish name, serving as habitat for more than 200 species of birds.

City Council

The Watsonville City Council is composed of seven members who are elected by the voters in their respective districts. Every December, the members vote on who will serve as mayor.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council. The commission holds public meetings monthly in the city council chambers.

Recent Announcements

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City Council Votes to Appoint Tamara Vides as Interim City Manager

04/24/2024

Videogame Tournaments: Mario Kart

Did you know that we host monthly videogame tournaments at our Main Library? Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at the Main Library from 4:30-5:30pm to socialize with other teens.
04/23/2024

WPD hiring new and experienced Officers

04/18/2024

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Homelessness Land Use & Development City of Watsonville

Watsonville Proceeding With Homeless Camp Removal

04/10/2024
In its April 9 meeting, the Watsonville City Council voted to seek contractor bids to clear out a homeless camp from the nearly 2-acre lot on Airport Boulevard.

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Public Safety City of Watsonville

SeeClickFix Comes to Watsonville

04/01/2024
The City of Watsonville announced a partnership with a Connecticut based software company to utilize the SeeClickFix mobile app for citizens to report non-emergency issues.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Watsonville

Watsonville City Plaza Remodel Designs to Go Before Parks and Rec Commission

01/29/2024
One of Watsonville’s most recognizable and historic community hubs could be getting a new look as the city plans a comprehensive revitalization of its downtown City Plaza.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Watsonville

Watsonville Draft Housing Element Available for Public Review

12/27/2023
A draft of the city’s housing plans for the next eight years, which includes the construction of 2,053 new units, is available for the public to view at the Watsonville Public Library, Old City Hall and online.

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Elections & Politics City of Watsonville

Quiroz-Carter, Orozco Sworn in as Watsonville’s New Leaders

12/13/2023
For only the second time in Watsonville’s history, the City Council will be led by two women, and for the first time by two millennial Latina women: Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, 37, and Maria Orozco, 35.

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