The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider appointing Tamara Vides as its new City Manager.
Vides served as interim City Manager in 2021 and more recently in April.
She has held various positions during her 15-year career with the city. This includes Deputy City Manager in 2018 and Assistant City Manager since October 2020.
“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.
Vides is an Argentinian native who 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,” city spokeswoman Michelle Pulido stated in a press release.
Vides did not immediately return a call for comment Wednesday afternoon.
The Watsonville City Council will meet on Aug. 27 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers at 275 Main Street.
