Measure V builds a stronger, more united Watsonville where
all who call Watsonville home can contribute to our shared future.
all who call Watsonville home can contribute to our shared future.
Currently, only registered voters can serve on city commissions, excluding many dedicated residents who contribute to our community. Measure V offers us a chance to change that by updating the city charter to expand eligibility for city commissions, allowing all residents to contribute to shaping the future of our city.
Measure V recognizes the wealth of talent and experience that exists in all corners of our community. By updating our city charter to allow all residents to serve, we ensure that our city’s decisions are informed by the diverse perspectives that truly represent Watsonville.
Measure V recognizes the wealth of talent and experience that exists in all corners of our community. By updating our city charter to allow all residents to serve, we ensure that our city’s decisions are informed by the diverse perspectives that truly represent Watsonville.
Measure V
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Strengthens Civic Engagement
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Aligns to State, County, and Other Charter Cities' Best Practices
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Builds Community Trust
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Civic engagement, in all its forms, is important. Ensuring all residents are eligible to serve on commissions drives Watsonville in the right direction!
Our Watsonville City Charter states that commissions are advisory bodies to the Council and only City Council members have the authority to appoint commissioners and approve commission recommendations.
Our commissions are directed to reflect our diversity to better inform issues impacting our homes, local economy, streets, parks, schools, and more.
We ARE a DIVERSE community. Watsonville is made up of smart, talented people and Measures V ensures we tap into their knowledge to guide our city forward.
Our Watsonville City Charter states that commissions are advisory bodies to the Council and only City Council members have the authority to appoint commissioners and approve commission recommendations.
Our commissions are directed to reflect our diversity to better inform issues impacting our homes, local economy, streets, parks, schools, and more.
We ARE a DIVERSE community. Watsonville is made up of smart, talented people and Measures V ensures we tap into their knowledge to guide our city forward.
Supporters of Measure V
Elected Officials
- Felipe Hernandez, Board Supervisor, Santa Cruz County, District 4
- Faris Sabbah, Superintendent, Santa Cruz County Office of Education
- Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Mayor, City of Watsonville, District 2
- Maria Orozco, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Watsonville, District 3
- Jimmy Dutra, Councilmember, City of Watsonville, District 6
- Eduardo Montesino, Councilmember, City of Watsonville, District 1
- Kristal Salcido, Councilmember, City of Watsonville, District 4
- Adam Scow, Trustee Pajaro Valley Unified School District, District 6
- Brando Sencion, Planning Commission, City of Watsonville, District 3
- Jenni Veitch-Olson, Planning Commission, City of Watsonville, District 6
- Francisco Estrada, Former Mayor, City of Watsonville, District 4
- Rebecca Garcia, Former Mayor, City of Watsonville, District 5
- Lowell Hurst, Former Mayor, City of Watsonville, District 3
- Oscar Rios, Former Mayor, City of Watsonville, District 5
- Marcela Tavantzis, Former City Manager, City of Watsonville
Organizations
- Democratic Women’s Club of Santa Cruz County
- Community Bridges
- El Pajaro CDC
- MILPA Collective
- Monarch Services
- Monterey Bay Central Labor Council
- Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council
- Pajaro Valley Collaborative
- Pájaro Valley César Chávez Democratic Club
- Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers
- Pajaro Valley HealthCare District
- Regeneración - Pajaro Valley Climate Action
- Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Santa Cruz County
- Ventures
Individuals*
*Titles for identification purposes only
*Titles for identification purposes only
- Maria Cadenas, Ventures Executive Director
- Ray Cancino, Community Bridges CEO
- Maria Elena De la Garza, Community Action Board Executive Director
- Kayla Gomez
- Carmen Herrera-Mansir, El Pajaro CDC Executive Director
- Nancy Faulstich, Regeneración Executive Director
- Bernard Gomez, MILPA Collective Program and Leadership Coordinator
- Sergio Hernandez, Student
- Jasmine Najera, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) CEO
- Bobby Marchessault, Teacher/Pastor
- Karina Moreno, MILPA Collective Program and Leadership Coordinator
- Dori Rose Inda
- Pam Sexton, PVUSD Adult Education Teacher
- Ruby Vasquez
- Lorraine Yglesias