Candidate for
Mayor; City of South El Monte

Personal Highlights

• Born in 1964 to Ruth & John Gonzales residents of South El Monte.
• David Gonzales, Brother.
• Juanita Gonzales, Sister.
• Resident of South El Monte for 36 year.

• Epiphany Catholic School Graduate, 1978.
• Don Bosco Tech High School/College Graduate, 1983.
• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Graduate, 1990.
  -Bachelor of Science Degree, Graphic Communications/Management.

• Mayor 1997, unanimous vote
• Elected to South El Monte City Council at age 29
• Served on the City Council, 1994-1999
• Los Angeles County Sanitation Board, 1997
• Foothill Transit Board Delegate, 1994-1997
• Endorsed AFL-CIO Cope 1994,1999 (LA Federation of Labor)

• Voted to change city financial auditors which lead to the reorganization of the finance department. The same auditors continue to perform city audits.
• Requested the reinstatement of Crossing Guards to protect our children.
• Reinstated the Community Service Deputies for safer neighborhoods.
• Initiated televising City Council meetings on cable.
• Implemented Sheriff saturation patrols using Federal Grant Money.
• Led the campaign against Card Casinos in South El Monte.
• Supported the allocation of money to keep the Senior Center open during weekend summer months
• Allocated money to help businesses clean up local ground water.
• Worked with Assemblymember Martin Gallegos in the passage of Assembly Bill 2055 regulating Adult Businesses in the City of South El Monte.