Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.
Jennifer Gonzales, of Napa, has been reappointed to the State 9-1-1 Advisory Board, where she has served since 2023. Gonzales held several roles at the City of Napa Police Department from 2015 to 2025, including Chief of Police and Police Captain. She was a Lecturer at California State University, Chico in the Political Science Department from 2009 to 2015. Gonzales held several roles at the City of Chico Police Department from 1995 to 2015, including Police Officer through Lieutenant. She was part-time Community Service Officer and Dispatcher for the California State University, Chico Police Department from 1993 to 1995. Gonzales is a member of the California Police Chiefs Association. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Negotiation and Conflict Management from California State University, Dominguez Hills and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies from California State University, Chico. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Gonzales is a Republican.