In this week's interview we speak with Council member Ed Smith about a wide range of topics including the city's budget, TAMC plans for a regional railway from Watsonville and outdoor dining in Monterey.

“It will take a couple years to recover from the loss of revenue. We've built a budget we think is providing a balanced service level and retaining the things that are important priorities for the community.”

- Council Member Ed Smith speaking about the monetary impacts of the pandemic.