Mark Gonzalez
- Assembly: 2024-present
Bio
Mark Gonzalez, 42, was the district director for outgoing Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, whose seat he won. He previously worked as a staff member for former Assembly Speaker John Pérez. Gonzalez is also the former Chair of the LA County Democratic Party and is a caregiver to his mother, who suffered a stroke two years ago. He said serving in that role motivated him to run for office and tackle issues such as housing and healthcare affordability. He joins the Legislature’s small but steadily growing renter’s caucus.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 42 bills: 25 passed, 8 failed, and 9 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Los Angeles County Democratic Party | $283.33 | Jan 19, 2024 | sport event ticket |
| Equality California | $271.36 | Oct 5, 2024 | Food and Beverage |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | $122 | Jan 3, 2024 | L.A. Zoo lights entrance |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 89th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea | $8,625 | Jun 24, 2024 | Seoul, Republic of Korea: An educational visit to learn about health, infrastructure, and transportation policies in South Korea. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $1,618.38 | Dec 6, 2024 | Policy Conference at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel: |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 33rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Chaz Dean Studio | $228,474 | Dec 6, 2025 | Items were distributed to the community at Holiday Community Event. |
| Anschutz Entertainment Group | $12,500 | Nov 20, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| SEIU Local 2015 Issues PAC | $12,000 | Sep 22, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| SEIU Local 2015 Issues PAC | $12,000 | Sep 9, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| Comcast Corporation - NBC Universal Media, LLC | $10,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | Items donated in support of Annual Toy Giveaway and community events. |
| California Resource Corporation | $10,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| Niagara Bottling, LLC | $10,000 | Nov 4, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| The Commerce Casino & Hotel / California Commerce Club, Inc. | $10,000 | Aug 27, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| The Commerce Casino & Hotel / California Commerce Club, Inc. | $9,536 | Mar 4, 2025 | Items to be donated at community events. |
| Reyes Coca Cola Bottling | $7,500 | Jul 30, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors - Hon. Kathryn Barger | $6,000 | Sep 9, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| SEIU 121RN | $6,000 | Sep 9, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| SEIU Local 721 | $6,000 | Sep 25, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| SEIU 121RN | $6,000 | Sep 16, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| LA Yellow Cab | $6,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors - Hon. Kathryn Barger | $6,000 | Sep 16, 2025 | In support of organization's operations. |
| LADWP | $6,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| UFCW Local 770 | $6,000 | Oct 28, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| Pechanga Band of Indians | $5,000 | Oct 7, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | $5,000 | Jul 15, 2025 | Academic Scholarship |
| Morongo Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Nov 25, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | $5,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| Athens Services | $5,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | In support of annual Back to School event. |
| Athens Services | $5,000 | Nov 7, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| Athens Services | $5,000 | Oct 16, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| ATU Local 1277 | $5,000 | Oct 16, 2025 | Support for organization's operations. |
| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Academic scholarship. |
| United Nurses Association of CA | $5,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $5,000 | Sep 3, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Sep 9, 2025 | Grant awarded by Barona Band of Mission Indians for school to purchase social emotional learning curriculum kits. |
| AirBnB | $5,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 13th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Niagara Bottling, LLC | $15,000 | May 7, 2026 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
| Sage Strategies LLC (Meta) | $10,000 | Jan 5, 2026 | In support of annual holiday turkey giveaway and toy drive. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 29th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):