Watsonville City Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026

Nancy Bilicich

Candidate for City Council District 7

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

Nancy Bilicich is running for Watsonville City Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ed Acosta.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing; in-person voting opens at two locations · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Director of Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education and a Watsonville councilmember from 2009 to 2018, including a year as mayor.

Where Nancy Bilicich stands: positions on the record

Main Street1 sourced position

Said she would not support reducing Main Street's lanes without a plan showing where displaced traffic would go.
“Our streets are limited, and I don’t know where the cars are going.”
Own statementSanta Cruz Sentinel · Sep 8, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Said Watsonville needs a mix of housing types as well as affordable housing to support its tax base.
“That’s OK, but when you have a tax base, you really need mixed housing in the community.”
Own statementSanta Cruz Sentinel · Sep 8, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Wants a fire station on the east side of Watsonville, citing growth in that area.
“That’s a lot of growth in one area, and it seems like the fire department is not close by”
Own statementSanta Cruz Sentinel · Sep 8, 2026

Flood protection1 sourced position

Said she wants the Pajaro River levee project completed faster.
“People need to feel safe in their homes, not have to worry every time it rains”
Own statementSanta Cruz Sentinel · Sep 8, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Watsonville City Council, District 7 in 2022 (lost).
Council voteSanta Cruz County Elections · Nov 8, 2022

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