City Council

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147 Fourth St, Gonzales, CA 93926

(831) 675-5000

The Gonzales City Council is composed of five members who are elected at large. The mayor is elected every two years, and councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms. The council sets policy and enacts ordinances; votes on the annual budget; hires the city manager, city attorney and city engineer; and approves contracts. Meetings are open to the public, although they are held virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to the city website to get access to audio and video of council meetings as well as complete agenda packets that are prepared in advance.

Meetings: Held the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 117 Fourth St.

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Gonzales Fire Department has received a grant totaling $42,933 from the California Office of Traffic Safety to purchase new extrication equipment.

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10/17/2024
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Past Members

Maria Orozco
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2020
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Paul Miller
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2022