He represented the 49th District, which is located in Genesee County and includes part of the city of Flint.
In 2003, Gonzales earned completed a program in Civic involvement at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
[1] Gonzales served as assistant director for the Spanish Speaking Information Center in Flint.
James J. Blanchard's office liaison, U.S. Representative Dale E. Kildee's staff assistant and 13 years in Genesee County, Michigan government.
[1] [3] On November 2, 2004, Gonzales won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 49.