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WHEREAS - Watsonville California

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Environmental Analysis<br />

Strengths<br />

1. Staff<br />

2. High level of public trust<br />

3. Staff has “just do it” mentality “Get it done”<br />

4. Energy of youth<br />

5. Civic Plaza & Downtown<br />

6. Community support / volunteerism<br />

7. City’s lack of bureaucracy / thus ability of be responsive<br />

8. Cabrillo College Expansion (technical education)<br />

9. Resiliency<br />

10. Capacity for growth in downtown/parking availability<br />

11. Collaborations: Monterey Bay Birding Festival/Trails<br />

12. Eligibility for federal funds/grants due to demographics<br />

13. Strong community identity<br />

14. New federal government proposals<br />

15. Location (highway, railroad, airport, Bay Area location)<br />

16. Compact (especially for alternative transportation)<br />

17. Agriculture’s role as primary industry –no downturn<br />

18. Multiple transportation modes<br />

19. Labor force –fields<br />

20. Vista Montana Model Subdivision –nation wide.<br />

21. Strong utilities & infrastructure capacity<br />

22. Work w/school district to share facilities<br />

23. Rich cultural traditions<br />

24. Business friendly agency –easy access<br />

25. Business growth potential<br />

26. Full service city<br />

27. Low utility rates<br />

28. UCSC proximity

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