California YIMBY✓ Endorses
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Andrae Gonzales
California State Assembly, District 35 · California
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California YIMBY✓ EndorsesAbout Andrae Gonzales
Andrae Gonzales is a Councilmember and nonprofit leader with deep roots in Kern County.
Andrae was elected to the Bakersfield City Council in 2016 and has earned a reputation as a dynamic and productive advocate for residents. As a Councilmember and Vice Mayor, Andrae has led several historic efforts aimed at transforming the future of Bakersfield: he championed the effort to build Bakersfield’s first low-barrier homeless shelter; he initiated the creation of one of the Central Valley’s first community land trusts to expand access to homeownership for first-time homebuyers; and he attracted, retained, and supported dozens of new small businesses in Downtown Bakersfield, spurring revitalization in Bakersfield’s city center.
Andrae also serves as Chairman of the City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee, is a member of the Legislative and Litigation Committee, is a member of the Water Resources Committee, and is the Chairman of the Housing & Homelessness Committee. Andrae was recently awarded the 2025 Dennis Wallace Community Leadership Award at SJVHC’s 14th Annual Affordable Housing Conference.
From andraegonzales.com
Andrae Gonzales on Housing and Abundance
“Established the city’s affordable housing trust fund, producing over 1,000 new units of affordable housing by the end of 2026.”
“I’m running for State Assembly to fight for affordability, build housing, raise wages, invest in schools, and keep communities safe.”
“Andrae was recently awarded the 2025 Dennis Wallace Community Leadership Award at SJVHC’s 14th Annual Affordable Housing Conference.”