Gonzales · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Gonzales voter guide

City budget

Sep 8, 2026

Adopting the city's 2026-27 operating budget

Result as recorded: passed 3-0 with two members absent, August 2026

  • YesElizabeth SilvaMoved and voted yes on adopting the city's 2026-27 operating budget (passed 3-0 with two members absent, August 2026).
  • YesMaria OrozcoSeconded and voted yes on adopting the city's 2026-27 operating budget (passed 3-0 with two members absent, August 2026).

Gonzales City Council agenda packet, September 8, 2026 (draft minutes of August 17, 2026) · Sep 8, 2026Link

Fire department funding

Feb 17, 2026

Placing a special parcel tax for fire and emergency medical services on the June 2, 2026 ballot

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, February 2026

  • YesElizabeth SilvaMoved and voted yes on placing a special parcel tax for fire and emergency medical services on the June 2, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, February 2026).
  • YesMaria OrozcoVoted yes on placing a special parcel tax for fire and emergency medical services on the June 2, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, February 2026).
  • YesScott FunkVoted yes on placing a special parcel tax for fire and emergency medical services on the June 2, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, February 2026).

Gonzales City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026Link

Measure K spending

Jun 16, 2025

The Measure K spending list amended to eliminate the $30,000 Community Action Grants and put the money in reserves

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, June 2025

  • YesElizabeth SilvaSeconded and voted yes on the Measure K spending list amended to eliminate the $30,000 Community Action Grants and put the money in general fund reserves (passed 3-2, June 2025).
  • NoMaria OrozcoVoted no on the Measure K spending list amended to eliminate the $30,000 Community Action Grants and put the money in reserves (passed 3-2, June 2025).
  • NoScott FunkVoted no on the Measure K spending list amended to eliminate the $30,000 Community Action Grants and put the money in reserves (passed 3-2, June 2025).

Gonzales City Council minutes, June 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2025Link

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