City Manager Carlos Palacios Quotes

When we made the initial decision on the election date we hadn't really thought about the extra cost and confusion. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

We've worked hard with every department to minimize cuts to services. But there's no way around it. These are major cuts, and they are going to be felt throughout the community. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

We would like to have the event stay downtown if at all possible. It helps downtown merchants, and it does help people get to know Watsonville. But if it doesn't work out, we're willing to cooperate, and we're just thankful the event is able to carry on. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

We have a lot less money to spend on fire and police and other direct services. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

This is great news. We've made it very clear we want job-creating businesses there, and from what I understand the prospective purchaser is planning industrial condominiums. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

This is a hard time for the fire department and, in fact, the city as a whole. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

The council felt it was important because of the public vote that every legal means should be exhausted. Now that the courts have made the decision, we'll have to follow it. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

That kind of leadership is what I was looking for in a chief. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

It's affecting the morale of employees, hanging over their heads. We need to get it over with sooner rather than later. It's much better for employees and residents. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

A lot is going to be determined by the market. We?re hoping to be a catalyst. - City Manager Carlos Palacios

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