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Posted on: April 5, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Watsonville Assistant City Manager selected as 2023 recipient of John H. Hail Memorial Award

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We are proud to announce that Tamara Vides, our Assistant City Manager, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the John H. Hail Memorial Award from the League of California Cities.  

This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding municipal assistant who has contributed significantly to their City government and the advancement of the community as a whole.     

Tamara has worked for the City of Watsonville for more than 25 years, slowly gaining experience in the many facets of our government. In recent years, her exceptional skills have enabled her to address critical issues, including homelessness, navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, and managing the impact of natural disasters. Her constant love and dedication to this City have benefited and guided us through tough times.   

Tamara received her award during a statewide conference in southern California in March. Join us in thanking her for her excellent work in Watsonville!   

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Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que nuestra Asistente Administradora de la Ciudad, Tamara Vides, recibió el 2023 el premio John H. Hail Memorial de la Liga de Ciudades de California.  

Este distinguido premio reconoce a un asistente municipal destacado que ha contribuido significativamente al gobierno de su Ciudad y al avance de la comunidad en su conjunto.  

Tamara ha trabajado para la Ciudad de Watsonville durante más de 25 años, y poco a poco ha ido adquiriendo experiencia en las múltiples facetas de nuestra organización. En los últimos años, sus habilidades excepcionales le han permitido abordar cuestiones críticas, incluida la falta de vivienda, afrontar las complejidades de la pandemia de COVID-19 y gestionar el impacto de los desastres naturales. Su constante amor y dedicación a esta Ciudad nos han beneficiado y guiado en tiempos difíciles.  

Tamara recibió su premio durante una conferencia estatal en el sur de California en marzo. ¡Únase a nosotros para agradecerle por su excelente trabajo en Watsonville! 

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