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
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)

Lorraine Worthy – Chairperson
Candice McFarland – Vice Chair 
Jennifer Ortega Uribe – Member

Sean Schmidt - Member 
Grace Ayon – Member
Scott Funk – Councilmember

Johnathan Bohorquez – Member

Gonzales Youth Council

Autumn Escobedo – Commissioner
Sherlyn Flores – Commissioner 

Gonzales Oversight Committee for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency

City & School Joint Steering Committee