Gonzales City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Delia
Gutierrez
Delia Gutierrez is running for Gonzales City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Maria Orozco.
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The race · City Council District 1
- 01Delia GutierrezYou’re reading
- 02Maria OrozcoIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired Monterey County employee who served 28 years with the Department of Child Support Services. The City Council appointed her to the Gonzales Planning Commission in April 2025.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Delia Gutierrez
4 sourced01Business and zoning2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted yes on recommending that the council allow additional land uses in the industrial zone (approved 5-0, November 2025).
Commission voteGonzales Planning Commission minutes, November 24, 2025 · Nov 24, 2025Link
Voted yes on a conditional use permit for Salad Bowl Boxing to operate at 201 Alta Street (approved 5-0, November 2025).
Commission voteGonzales Planning Commission minutes, November 24, 2025 · Nov 24, 2025Link
02New housing growth1 sourced position
as summarized in the Planning Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said jobs and infrastructure, including fire and police access, need to be considered for the proposed Puente del Monte housing development.
Commission voteGonzales Planning Commission agenda packet, August 4, 2026 (draft minutes of January 26, 2026) · Aug 4, 2026Link
03Candidate statement1 sourced position
Did not respond to Salinas Valley Now for comment on her candidacy.
Own statementSalinas Valley Now · Aug 19, 2026Link
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