Hammond Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Carlee White Gonzales
Candidate for Mayor
Carlee White Gonzales is running for mayor of Hammond in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kip Andrews, Lacy Landrum and Tracy Washington Wells.
Last day to register in person or by mail · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCarlee White Gonzales is a Hammond attorney serving her second term on the City Council, District 2.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Where Carlee White Gonzales stands: positions on the record
Building department investigation3 sourced positions
Voted no on authorizing the council to retain a lawyer about the building department (failed 3-2; the Charter required four votes, Dec. 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Dec. 10, 2024 · Dec 10, 2024
Voted no on a resolution setting the scope of a council investigation of the building department (failed 3-2; the city attorney said four votes were required, Oct. 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Oct. 8, 2024 · Oct 8, 2024
Said the building department investigation resolution was too broad and suggested changes (as summarized in the minutes).
Own statementHammond City Council minutes, Oct. 8, 2024 · Oct 8, 2024
Billboard permit pause2 sourced positions
Voted yes on extending the moratorium on off-premises sign and billboard permits another 90 days (passed 3-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Said she raised the billboard moratorium extension because she had received complaints about an influx of signs (as summarized in the minutes).
Own statementHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Council authority over police chief2 sourced positions
Voted no on the ordinance proposing an election on a Home Rule Charter amendment giving the council authority to remove the police chief (passed 3-2, Jan. 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
Said removing the chief should take a council vote requiring four votes (as summarized in the minutes).
Own statementHammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
Homeless shelter and group living zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the Unified Development Code amendment defining group living facility, group care facility and homeless shelter (approved 4-0, June 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, June 24, 2024 · Jun 24, 2024
Public works millage1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance calling a special election to renew the public works millage (passed 4-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 city budget (approved 5-0, June 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, June 24, 2024 · Jun 24, 2024
Alcohol in city parks1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the ordinance amending the code regarding alcoholic beverages in city parks (approved 5-0, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Campaign2 sourced positions
Her platform proposes a Mayor's Office of Constituent Services and a mobile app and online portal for residents to report issues.
Own statementan17
Said she is committed to an open, transparent government with a seat at the table for residents on every major decision.
“I’m committed to an open, transparent government that gives you a seat at the table for every major decision.”
Own statementan17
What Carlee White Gonzales said vs. how Carlee White Gonzales voted
Building department investigation
In their words
Said the building department investigation resolution was too broad and suggested changes (as summarized in the minutes).
Oct 8, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Oct. 8, 2024 · Oct 8, 2024
On the record
Voted no on a resolution setting the scope of a council investigation of the building department (failed 3-2; the city attorney said four votes were required, Oct. 2024).
Oct 8, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Oct. 8, 2024 · Oct 8, 2024
Billboard pause
In their words
Said she raised the billboard moratorium extension because she had received complaints about an influx of signs (as summarized in the minutes).
Aug 12, 2025 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on extending the moratorium on off-premises sign and billboard permits another 90 days (passed 3-1, Aug. 2025).
Aug 12, 2025 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Council authority over police chief
In their words
Said removing the chief should take a council vote requiring four votes (as summarized in the minutes).
Jan 9, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
On the record
Voted no on the ordinance proposing an election on a Home Rule Charter amendment giving the council authority to remove the police chief (passed 3-2, Jan. 2024).
Jan 9, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
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