Mayor's column: city investing in first responders

Mayor's column: city investing in first responders

A city’s primary responsibility is ensuring the safety of its people.  I am proud to share that our City Council recently adopted a budget that makes a major investment in our frontline defense. We have officially approved the purchase of a brand-new, state-of-the-art fire engine for our fire department.  Last year alone, the Watsonville Fire Department responded to more than 5,550 calls for service, highlighting the critical role our firefighte…