Casey Clark
Advocating for District 5’s Diverse Neighborhoods
Four years delivered. Four more to finish the job. Proven, pro-business, pro-people leadership that balanced budgets, improved streets, and is making Watsonville more self-sustaining — so our city decides its own future.
Register to VoteVice Mayor
Preparing to be Mayor if Re-Elected
50+
Employees Managed
$34M
General Fund Balance
District 5
Representing you since 2022
Four years delivered. Four more to finish the job.
Proven. Pro-business. Pro-people. Pro-Watsonville.
The Modern Steward
A leader rooted in Watsonville
Four years ago, you trusted me to help lead our city, and I’ve delivered. But the job isn’t finished yet. My approach has always been simple: put people first, support our local businesses, and stay fiscally responsible. We’ve improved our roads and made Watsonville more self-sustaining. We are making Watsonville stronger and more self-reliant so that we—and nobody else—decide the future of our town.
— Casey Clark, Your District 5 Councilman
He builds consensus across a council that doesn’t always agree: “We very much have our differences, but we work together for the betterment of the city and the people that live in the city.”
Vice Mayor
Preparing to be mayor if Re-Elected
Mental Health
Professional & advocate
50+ Employees
Residential care director
Experience & Community Service
Vice Mayor, Watsonville City Council
Treasurer, Independence Square HUD Housing (Senior & Disabled Residents)
Board Member, Pajaro Valley Arts Commission
Commissioner, Watsonville Personnel Commission
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation
Pajaro Valley Historical Association
Sons and Daughters of Italy, Lodge #2016
District 5 — Your Neighborhood
Casey shows up for District 5.
Am I in District 5?
Enter your Watsonville address to confirm your council district — and see who Casey supports where you live.
Uses official Watsonville district boundaries. Results are an estimate — confirm at watsonville.gov. City of Watsonville
A district on the move
District 5 includes Auto Center Row, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, La Princessa, Tractor Supply, Cowboy Corner Cafe and many other businesses. Casey is supportive of all local businesses and hopes that the people of the Pajaro Valley and beyond spend their money in Watsonville. These businesses give people a reason to stay.
Every street paved. Every streetlight bright and working. Every family safe.
District 5 — Auto Center Drive at the heart
The businesses, neighborhoods, and families that make District 5 move.
52,590
Watsonville Population
Diverse, growing, and proud
82%
Latino / Hispanic
Rooted in family and culture
$78K
Median Household Income
Working families building futures
$900M+
Agricultural Economy
Santa Cruz County — feeds the nation
Casey understands this community because he IS this community — working-class roots, deep in agriculture, committed to every family in District 5.
"We deserve better, we should expect better."
Casey Clark, on what Watsonville deserves
Paved Streets
Fixing potholed and neglected roads across District 5 — not just downtown.
Working Streetlights
Brighter, efficient lighting for safer blocks.
Police & Fire
Casey supports police and fire — protected funding every year.
Housing & Homelessness
Real services — not just moving it elsewhere.
Parks & Green Space
Fully supported the Ramsay Park Remodel and Watsonville Plaza Rehabilitation — clean, safe parks for families.
Downtown Revival
Restaurants, brew pubs, and shops — with the Fox Theatre as anchor.
What District 5 Values
The principles that define our neighborhoods — and guide Casey’s work.
Family
Generations who built this city and call it home.
Safety
Neighborhoods where kids play outside and elders feel secure.
Heritage
Agricultural roots that feed the nation and define our identity.
Community
Diverse cultures united by a shared love of Watsonville.
The Record
Promises made. Promises kept.
Balanced Budgets
General Fund grew to $34M — every year balanced.
Streets & Streetlights
Improved roads and replaced lighting citywide.
Public Safety & Parks
Protected through Measure R — $5.4M per year.
Youth Enrichment
Funded activities and programs for young people.
Safe Neighborhoods
Casey supports police and fire, clean streets, and community policing.
Affordable Housing
So families can stay in the community they love.
Supporting Business and Economic Development
Cut red tape so Watsonville’s Business Community can open, grow, and hire.
Downtown Revival
Restaurants, shops, and life back on Main Street.
$34M
General Fund Balance
$5.4M
Measure R Revenue
$302M
Net City Assets
The Airport as an Engine to the Future
A city-owned asset that pays for itself.
$78.5M
Funds Generated for Watsonville
482
Local Jobs Supported
$29.7M
Annual Payroll
60K+
Operations Per Year
View the 2026 Economic Impact Study
Who Benefits?
This isn't about private jets for a select few. The airport serves our farmers, business travelers boosting Main Street, working families who hold 482 local jobs, and the emergency services that keep our community safe.
For the Farms
Supporting all our farmers with aerial application and cold-chain logistics that get Pajaro Valley produce to market.
For Downtown
Business travelers and tourists who shop and dine on Main Street.
For Working Families
482 local jobs with $29.7M in payrolls — right here in Watsonville.
For Emergency Services
Supporting emergency services, law enforcement, and public gatherings that keep Watsonville safe and connected.
For the Next Generation
A career ladder, not just a runway. Four flight schools start the training here, Joby Aviation trains eVTOL pilots on site, and A&P mechanic roles pay $130K+ — while airline pilots trained at Watsonville can earn over $1M a year. High-wage careers Watsonville kids can grow into.
The only public asset that pays its own way
It's the only publicly owned facility in Santa Cruz County that covers its own costs — no taxpayer subsidy — while returning $78.5M to the region. County agriculture is a ~$1.6B private engine, but taxpayers don't own a stake. The airport is an asset you own that pays you back.
"Watsonville should be able to do what Watsonville wants to do."
Casey Clark, on building a self-sustaining local economy
Our Community
Pride in Watsonville
Established 1868
52,590 residents · Santa Cruz County
A charter city with deep roots
Agricultural Heritage
The Pajaro Valley feeds the nation. Strawberries, apples, and row crops grown by local families for generations — Casey will protect the farmland that defines who we are.
The Strawberry Festival
Every August, Main Street fills with music, food, and neighbors. Casey supports the community traditions that bring Watsonville together year after year.
City Plaza & Bandstand
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our plaza is the heart of downtown. Casey is committed to investing in the landmarks that make our city proud.
Casey Clark isn't just running for re-election for Watsonville City Council — he's running for the Watsonville whose families harvest crops, build small businesses throughout the City, and the diverse cultural communities that make Watsonville so unique and remarkable. This is our home. Let’s build its future together.
Wall of Trust
We Support Casey Clark
Elected Endorsements
Greg Caput
Fmr. SC Supervisor
Ari Parker*
Watsonville Former Mayor, current Councilmember, District 7
Maria Orozco*
Fmr Mayor / current Councilmember, District 3
Lowell Hurst
Fmr Mayor & Councilmember
Aurelio Gonzales
Fmr Councilmember, District 2
Trina Coffman-Gomez
Fmr Councilmember, District 6
Francisco Diaz*
San Benito County Clerk
Community Endorsements
Wendy Hurst
Carmen Caput
Kathy Oliver
Lilliana Quintero
Ed Acosta
Donn Hernandez
Hector Marquez
Rosana Trevino
Luis Heredia
* For identification purposes only.
Organizations & Unions
Labor Stands With Casey
Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council
Building Trades Coalition
Monterey Bay Central Labor Council
AFL-CIO Central Labor Council
SEIU Local 521
Service Employees International Union
District Council 16
Painter & Drywall Finishers
American Independent Party
Political Party Endorsement
Official union endorsements — additional logos coming soon.
Countdown to Election Day
November 3, 2026
27
Days
01
Hours
50
Minutes
26
Seconds
Your Voice Matters
Vote for Watsonville
Mark Your Calendar
Key Dates
Oct 5, 2026
Vote-by-Mail Ballots Mailed
County begins mailing ballots to all registered voters.
Oct 19, 2026
Registration Deadline
Register to vote by this date to receive your ballot by mail.
Oct 26, 2026
Early Voting & Drop Boxes
Secure ballot drop-off locations open citywide.
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day
Polls open 7:00am – 8:00pm. Last day to postmark mailed ballots.
Get Involved
This is our city. Let’s build it together.
Or reach Casey directly
An Investment in Watsonville
Don't just hope for a better Watsonville — invest in one.
This isn't a handout. It's a down payment on a city that builds. Your support keeps Casey fighting to cut red tape so local businesses can open and hire, to grow the airport that pays its own way, and to ready the workers who power the Pajaro Valley. Every dollar builds the Watsonville that supports, creates, and motivates — not the one that waits for help.
Businesses That Build
Cut the red tape so Main Street can open, grow, and hire locally.
An Airport That Pays Its Way
$67M generated and 452 local jobs — a city asset, not a taxpayer cost.
Workers Ready to Create
Skilled trades, good paychecks, and the training Watsonville families need.
Contributions are not tax-deductible. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited.