Finally on April 27th we celebrated a day that so many of us have been waiting for – the Electronic Billboard
Gonzales continues to lead. In February, Gonzales held a Ribbon Cutting for the first electronic Billboard in the area. The sign was beautifully designed by Legacy Sings, with Gonzales in mind. Developer Scott Smith worked with City staff and a committee to select the most fitting structure and after a long process, the sign is up and running and now sits just south of the winery off HWY 101. It’s a sight to see if you haven’t seen it yet.
Thank you to Legacy Signs for picking Gonzales as an investment site and thank you to the team at PG&E for helping us get it quickly powered up. If you are interested in advertising on the sign visit Goldenbearoutdoor.com for pricing.
Housing
The Vista Lucia housing application was submited to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for consideration on Feburary 24th. The Commission now has the task to review the application to deteremine if the City’s request for annexation is justified.
If approved, the City will incorporate over 700 acres where the Vista Lucia housing will go. The project will build out over a period of 30 years and it will include parks, green open spaces, a donated school site, a fire substantion and housing at various price points, to include affordable housing appartments and self-help (sweat equity) units.
Thank you to the community that used their voice and subbmitted letters to share their stories around housing in support of the project. Your voices and experiences matter! For more information on the project and its status, contact our Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown at [email protected] or visit the City of Gonzales website at gonzalesca.gov.
Gonzales Fire Department Parcel Tax
On Feburary 17th, the City Council voted in favor of putting a Parcel Tax Measure on the June 2, 2026 Ballot. The proposed tax (Measure B) will support the Fire Department’s staffing and operations.
City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
February 2026
With costs continuing to rise, the City needs to look at other ways to fund this essential service. Without new revenue coming in, the City will find it hard to maintain this service locally, resulting in delayed response times and putting us all at risk. Funding generated through Measure B would strictly go to the Fire Department and there would be local oversight to ensure that stays the case. The propsed tax is $349.00 per single-family unit and $262 per multi-family unit annually. For more information on the tax, visit the City’s website at gonzalesca.gov or join the Gonzales Fire Department at their Open House on April 11th from 11:00AM – 3:00PM for more information.
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