Re-Elect

Joe Paul Gonzalez

County of San Benito Auditor Controller

★ Integrity
★ Experience
★ Accountability
★ Proven Leadership

Why Vote for Joe Paul Gonzalez?

Born and raised in Hollister, Joe Paul has a deep, personal commitment to protecting the financial integrity of our community. He brings decades of valuable experience and knowledge at a time when the County has lost many experienced employees and the County’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is new to the job. That loss of expertise makes strong, independent oversight more important than ever.

Experience - Expertise in Action

Joe Paul’s experience is grounded in decades of hands‑on work in San Benito County’s financial operations, beginning as an entry‑level accountant and later serving as Auditor‑Controller‑Clerk‑Recorder‑Registrar of Voters. Over the years, he has built deep institutional knowledge in property tax administration, transient occupancy tax, trial court MOU obligations, internal controls, audits, and compliance—skills essential to running the Auditor‑Controller’s Office effectively, especially as the County faces significant loss of experienced staff.

Institutional Knowledge

Today, Joe Paul’s office is the last remaining source of seasoned accounting expertise in the County, providing critical continuity, safeguarding institutional knowledge, and ensuring stable, lawful financial operations.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

One of only 46 counties recognized by the California State Controller for excellence in Financial Transactions Reporting—affirming our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and public trust.

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Consistently won the Government Finance Officers Association ( GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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"I stand with Joe Paul Gonzalez for his integrity, honesty, professionalism, and proven leadership."

Tom Slavich, Assessor County of San Benito

"I support Joe Paul Gonzalez because he leads with integrity and puts our community first.”

Jose Villalpanado, Businessman

"Accountability isn’t optional—it’s the job. Joe Paul understands that. He won’t cut corners or bow to pressure, and that commitment to public trust is exactly why he has my full support and my vote."

Pat Lowe, Former Supervisor

"Joe Paul is a man of his word. He is committed to us, the taxpayers and not beholding to anyone's own personal political agenda. He refuses to bow down to those trying to use him and his office as a scapegoat. "

Ruben Garza, former Planning Commission SJB

"I support Joe Paul Gonzalez because he leads with integrity, he has the proven expertise in accounting, he does not allow his staff to be mistreated by others. He has something others only dream of having....respect.”