Endorsements
san benito county
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Eric Taylor, sheriff san benito countyIrma’s unparalleled dedication to our community is unquestionable. She always places our students, the building of our local campus, and community first. I wholeheartedly support and endorse her.
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BOB TIFFANY, San Benito County Supervisor Dist 4Irma’s leadership has brought transparency and trust to the board. She has worked hard for us and always places our community and new campus first. I support and ask everyone to vote for her.
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SOUTH BAY LABOR COUNCIL AFL-CIORepresenting 101 unions and more than 100,000 union members in Santa Clara and San Benito counties South Bay Labor Council endorses Irma Gonzalez for Gavilan College Trustee.
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BEA GONZALES, San Benito County Supervisor Dist 5Irma’s true committment to community service drives her tireless efforts to be a voice for change on the Gavilan Board of Trustees. I wholeheartedly support her and ask everyone to vote for Irma Gonzalez.
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TOM SLAVICH, San Benito County ASSESSORIrma is dedicated to the success of our students and Gavilan College. She's has brought fiscal accountability. She has my full support and I ask you to vote for Irma Gonzalez.
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JIM GILLIO, President San Benito County Business Council-Former Supervisor Dist 4 Irma is our advocate for San Benito County, she places our community first and has my full support.
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Margie Barrios, former San Bento County
Supervisor Dist 1Irma’s has brought her fiscal knowledge and expertise to the Gavilan Board. I support and ask everyone to vote for her. -
ANTHONY BOTElHO, FORMER San Benito County
Supervisor Dist 2Irma’s leadership has brought transparency and trust to the board. She places our community first. I support and ask everyone to vote for her. -
Mike Graves, FORMER San Benito County
SupervisorIrma’s family history with Gavilan Community College sets her apart from others. Her strong fiscal ability has led to major positive changes. I support and ask everyone to vote for her. -
John Freeman, San Juan Bautista City Councilmember
Irma is not a person who blindly follows and rubber stamps. She is not afraid to ask the tough questions and demand answers. Irma is a strong woman, and I support her and ask you to do the same. -
REUBEN GARZA, FORMER city of San Juan Bautista planning commissioner
I've known Irma my entire life, she exemplifies a true public servant. She works tirelessly to support our students and assure we get the new Gavilan College Campus here in San Benito County as promised since 2008. -
fernando gonzalez, Businessman, former city councilmanIrma is the qualified candidate, hands down. She is committed to Gavilan Community College. Her fiscal and community college knowledge sets her apart. I strongly support and endorse Irma and ask you to do the same.
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valerie egland, ARTIST AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
Irma has my backing and full support. She has been a loud voice for accountability and student progress. Not only do I support her, I ask everyone to do the same. -
ALFONSO CASTANEDA, FOUNDER DONA ESTHER RESTAURANTI have known Irma and her family for several years. Irma has always placed our community first, especially our students. She has my full support and endorsement.
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steve kinsella, FORMER gavilan community college president/superintendentOnly Trustee Irma Gonzalez has critically reviewed Gavilan’s management of public resources and has not been afraid to demand answers. If you care about Gavilan College, you will support her as I do.
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SONNY FLORES, San Benito County WATER DISTRICT BOARDI have known Irma for several years. She is not only intelligent but also deeply cares about our community and students. Irma was the only Trustee to demand FCMAT assist Gavilan.Vote for Irma Gonzalez.
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JOSE Villalpando, CEO VILLA & SONS BUILDER SERVICES, iNCI have known Irma for over 30 years, while others forget their constituents, she is always placing San Benito County, our new campus and students first. Irma has my full support and I ask everyone to vote for her.
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RUBEN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT A&R DOORSI have known Irma my entire life. She is an asset representing San Benito County. Her morals and ethics along with her committment to student success is commendable. Do me a favor, vote for Irma Gonzalez.
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LUPE CASTANEDA, MUSICIAN AND VOCALISTI have known Irma for several years, she is the only qualified candidate. Her heart is with our community and most importantly our students. Please vote for Irma Gonzalez for Gavilan College Trustee.
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ROBERT GIBSON, San Benito County PLANNING COMMISSIONERIrma is an asset on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees. I fully support her and ask you to vote for her.
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MARY LOU ANDRADE, FORMER San Benito County TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORAfter fully researching the candidates, it's clear that Irma has been a strong advocate for our students and community. She has my support.