Gonzales is governed by the City Council. The City Council appoints advisory committees and commissions to assist with decisions

Gonzales Planning Commission

Myrna Morales – Commissioner 
Gloria Velasquez – Chair Pro Tem
Tim Jackson – Chairperson
Johnathan Bohorquez – Commissioner
Ernesto Mancera – Commissioner 

Gonzales Recreation Commission

Liz Funk – Chairperson
Connie Arellano – Chair Pro Tem
Carlos Vargas – Commissioner
Celeste Daniel – Commissioner
Luis E Vargas – Commissioner

Advisory Committee – Measure K – Temporary Use Tax (TUT)

Gary Robinson – Chairperson
Anna Mae Gazo – Member
Candice McFarland – Member
Liz Silva – Mayor Pro Tem
Scott Funk – Councilmember

Vacant –

Gonzales Youth Council

Aidan Cervantes – Commissioner
Magaly Santos – Commissioner 

Gonzales Oversight Committee for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency

City & School Joint Steering Committee