The first Latina elected to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Josie Gonzales has positively impacted the region for more than twenty-five years. Initially elected to the Fontana City Council, Josie went on to serve as the Fifth District Supervisor from 2004 until she fulfilled the term limits in 2020.

Gonzales’ public service career has been defined by her “People First” approach; actively supporting early learning and development for young children, reducing veteran homelessness, and supporting project after project to add affordable housing for seniors and working families.

She was unanimously elected as Chair of the Head Start Governance Board, overseeing programs that provide developmental services to children under five and their families. Additionally, she served on the California State Association of Counties’ (CSAC) Homeless Action Team, and Chaired San Bernardino County’s Interagency Council on Homelessness, which at one point resulted in a 50% reduction in veteran homelessness across the county.

Prior to her political career, Gonzales owned and operated a several successful small businesses in San Bernardino County. Josie still resides in Fontana, and enjoys spending time with her family, including her four adult children and six grandchildren.