Gonzales Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew
Castillo
Andrew Castillo is running for mayor of Gonzales in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Elizabeth Silva and Henry Laizure McDowell.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Andrew CastilloYou’re reading
- 02Henry Laizure McDowell
- 03Elizabeth Silva
Background
- About
- Full-time candidate who regularly speaks during public comment at Gonzales city meetings on accessibility.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Mayor Jose Rios is not seeking reelection; Elizabeth Silva, Andrew Castillo and Henry Laizure McDowell are running for mayor. Salinas Valley Now · Aug 14, 2026
On the record: Andrew Castillo
4 sourced01Street safety3 sourced positions
Says the city has missed chances at active transportation funding and should pursue grants for ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and safer routes to schools and transit stops.
We need to aggressively pursue regional, state, and federal active transportation grants for ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and safer routes to schools and transit stops.”
Own statementSalinas Valley Now · Aug 14, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of adopting the city's Vision Zero Action Plan and raised a concern about speeding on Fairview Drive.
Own statementGonzales City Council agenda packet, September 21, 2026 (draft minutes of September 8, 2026) · Sep 21, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the city to check all MST bus stops for wheelchair access, report what needs fixing and find grants to pay for it.
Own statementGonzales City Council agenda packet, August 17, 2026 (draft minutes of July 20 and August 3, 2026) · Aug 17, 2026Link
02Mayor's term1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Agreed with extending the mayor's term from two to four years and recommended pursuing SB1 and Safe Streets grants for road and sidewalk repairs.
Own statementGonzales City Council agenda packet, September 8, 2026 (draft minutes of August 17, 2026) · Sep 8, 2026Link
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