AGENDA
ITEM
PROCLAMATION NO. 2026-01
WHEREAS, for over 21 years, the City of Gonzales has contracted its financial services to Green’s Accounting, with Mike Howard being our lead financial services provider and stepping in as our Finance Director; and WHEREAS, as the Finance Director, Mike Howard worked hand-in-hand with past and present City Managers to ensure that the City’s finances stayed fiscally solvent; and
WHEREAS, Mike Howard has generously dedicated his time and energy to serving the City of Gonzales in a dignified, faithful, impartial and professional manner, with the highest level of integrity, honesty, dignity, and accountability; and WHEREAS, Mike Howard was instrumental in helping the City get through some of the toughest times of the economy, especially during the financial crisis of 2008 and the COVID-19 Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Mike Howard has helped to prepare and balance the budgets year after year, and has worked with Directors and line staff to ensure the City stays fiscally responsible; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City, Mike Howard’s financial acumen was crucial to guiding the City through the construction of the Police Department headquarters, the renovation of the Gonzales Pool, the establishment of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex and most recently, the Wastewater Treatment Facility; and
WHEREAS, without hesitation, Mike Howard stepped up to oversee all the financials of the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority when the need arose; and WHEREAS, his financial expertise and support will be sorely missed, but we wish him the best in his new career as the Assistant City Manager for our partner, the City of Soledad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby extends to Mike Howard its highest and humblest expression of thanks, gratitude and appreciation for serving the City faithfully and exceptionally, and offers its best wishes for good health, success, and prosperity for many years to come.
Jose L. Rios, Mayor
March 16, 2026