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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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Mayor Jose L. Rios

(831) 675-5000

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Councilmember Liz Silva

(831) 675-5000

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04/19/2023
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Gonzales now has an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which Councilmember Scott Funk called a major commitment “to preserve and protect significant prime agricultural lands.”

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02/01/2023
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After an extensive search, the Gonzales City Council has appointed a new city manager. Trevin Barber recently served as Seaside’s assistant city manager.

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01/26/2023
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Gonzales High School student-athlete Giovanni Ochoa was recognized by the Gonzales City Council for qualifying to the 2022 CIF State Cross Country Championships.

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08/23/2021
Gonzales councilmembers and planning commissioners held a workshop review of the Puente del Monte housing development, which includes about 2,623 dwelling units. Another meeting is planned before the end of August to get more feedback.

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06/06/2021
Gonzales City Council has voted to bring in temporary relief to the fire department in the form of an engine purchase and the approval of two new seasonal firefighter positions.

Past Members

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