The City Council of Watsonville serves as the legislative and policy branch of City government. Its purpose is to set overall policy direction and its mission is to maintain and improve the quality of life of the residents of the City. The City Council is comprised of seven elected members who represent seven districts in the City. The Mayor is elected by the City Council each November.
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.
District 1 Eduardo Montesino Contact Me
831-768-3001
Term Expires November 2024
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District 2 Aurelio Gonzalez Contact Me
831-768-3002
Term Expires November 2024
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District 3 Lowell Hurst Contact Me
831-768-3003
Term Expires November 2022
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District 4 Francisco Estrada Contact Me
831-768-3004
Term Expires November 2022
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District 5 Rebecca J. Garcia Contact Me
831-768-3005
Term Expires November 2022
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District 6 Jimmy Dutra Mayor Contact Me
831-768-3006
Term Expires November 2024
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District 7 Ari Parker Mayor Pro Tempore Contact Me
831-768-3007
Term Expires November 2022
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All correspondence (City Council and Mayor) should be addressed to:
275 Main St., Suite 400 (4th Floor)
Watsonville, CA 95076
or contact the Council by clicking here
Fax Number for City Council Members:
831-761-0736
Fax Number for City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk:
831-761-0736
To leave a message for a City Council Member, refer to the individual Council member's phone listed below. To speak with someone during business hours, call the City Clerk's office at 831-768-3040.