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.
