We are pleased to announce that the Watsonville City Council will consider appointing Tamara Vides, a longtime City employee, as the next City Manager during its regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, August 27.
Tamara, who currently serves as the Interim City Manager, has been an integral part of our organization for nearly three decades. Over the past 15 years, she has held various positions in the City Manager's Office, including Deputy City Manager in 2018 and Assistant City Manager since October 2020. She was appointed Interim City Manager in 2021 and, most recently, in April 2024.
"After a thorough search for top talent to fill the vacant City Manager position, the council selected the candidate they felt was best suited for the role," said Watsonville Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter.
The Argentinian native holds a Master of Science in Recreation Management from San José State University. In recent years, her abilities and experience have allowed her to tackle critical challenges, including homelessness, the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects of natural disasters, guiding the City through difficult times.
Her extensive experience and knowledge of our City's operations make her an exceptional candidate to lead Watsonville into the future. We look forward to working together under her leadership, building on the solid foundation of community, service, and progress that she has helped to cultivate in Watsonville.