Caesar Gonzales

Gonzales was born in New York, New York. Gonzales earned a bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University in 2018.[1] His career experience includes owning a business and working as an aerospace engineer, a professional motorcycle racer, a technician, a machinist, a welder, and a fabricator.[1][2] Gonzales has been affiliated with the American Motorcyclist Association, ASME, and SAE.[1]

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Expand AllWho are you? Tell us about yourself.Grew up in St. Marys Of The Angels boys home as a ward of the State of NY, left at 17. Had to drop out of high school but obtained GED. Homeless. No support structure. Was considered a “disadvantaged minority but did not fall in the target demographic for public assistance”, an example of how politics take priority in governmental assistance programs. In spite of the odds- went to vocational school. Became a technician, machinist, welder, and fabricator. Moved to Georgia in 1996 and became a Pro motorcycle racer and business owner, serving communities here in Georgia’s 13th District. Attended Kennesaw State University when I had to close my business due to recession, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering and working in aerospace at SpaceX and Blue Origin when I graduated.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?I fully support vocational training and school choice. I support entrepreneurship and economic growth in the community by re-engaging US manufacturing and energy production.I fully support oversight and auditing of federal resources directed into communities.I support Immigration Reform, which includes first securing the border, then streamlining the immigration process.What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?1. There is not enough local skilled labor. Relocating skilled labor= gentrification, displacement of lower income residents. Vocational training = economic empowerment of local residents. Working with H.R. 2353- Perkins Act, and in cooperation with the BOE, HS students will have the option of going to school for academics and/or vocational school learning a marketable skill. From commercial food preparation to welding, the curriculum will be structured with involvement from local businesses. Students will be instructed on skill sets and disciplines needed by local industry and services, preparing them for immediate hire upon graduation. There will also be evening courses for displaced workers and those returning to the workforce. “Catch a man to fish and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”

2. In order to effectively engage in immigration reform, we must first secure the border. I would support streamlining the process, allowing the best and the brightest, blocking criminals from entering and exploiting resources that should be directed to Americans first.

3. Identity politics gives cover to Democrats corruption. Democrats warn about the white supremacist boogeyman while stripping the minority communities of their freedom, wealth, and opportunities. No minority is exempt from lack of employment, runaway inflation, empty store shelves, and high gasoline prices.Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?Krag Kramers, who, in spite of being accomplished and successful, was down to earth and helpful. He is my inspiration for running for Congress.

Mark Rosenthal, a social worker who enabled a scared little boy to exploit his mechanical aptitude by enrolling him in BOCES, a vocational school.Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged".What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?Analytical, focused, compassionate, objective.What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?To represent his/her constituents in the legislative processes of government.What legacy would you like to leave?That I restored the people's faith in government.What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?The Apollo 11 moon landing. I was ion a summer program at Blackheath Kindergarten in Long Beach, New York. We watched it on TV, then the teacher, Mrs. Ginsberg, wrapped us in aluminum foil. We stood with the flag and recited " Armstrong and Aldrin were the first men on the moon." That was a defining moment and led to an interest in space travel and, later, a career in aerospace.What was your very first job? How long did you have it?Technician at Mid-Island Kawasaki in Hicksville, NY. I was given an opportunity to go to BOCES, a vocational program, for motorcycle repair. Upon graduation, I was immediately hired by Mid-Island. They closed a year later due to a downturn in the industry but the experience there and my prior training was a gateway to other opportunities, including a professional racing career.What is your favorite book? Why?Machinery's Handbook. It has everything!!!What was the last song that got stuck in your head?"Hurt" by Johny Cash.What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?The house was configured by the Founding Fathers as a vehicle to involve the common people in the legislative processes of government, structuring laws to best serve the concerns and needs of the common people.Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?NO! See above.What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?There are a number of them and they are all intertwined.

1. Reversing this trend of dependency back to productivity, which has both cultural and political implications.

2. Restoring the moral fabric of this country, protecting our traditional values and customs.

3. Stopping the dividing of the people for political and socioeconomic gain.If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?1. Committee of Science, Space and Technology

2. Transportation and Infrastructure

3. Energy and CommerceDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?Yes.What are your thoughts on term limits?I fully support term limits. After serving for 8 years, politicians tend to lose touch with their constituents and become self serving, building their own wealth and influence. We currently have so many examples of this. I believe the limit should be 2 terms for the presidency, Senate, and 3 terms for the House. Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?We recently had a situation where a 13 year old child was making and selling "ghost guns" in his house. During a sale of one of these untraceable guns, the "buyer" decided to take the gun from the seller. A shootout ensued where the 13 year old accidentally shot his own 14 year old sister. If only his mechanical aptitude had been redirected to more productive endeavors, we would not be dealing with this tragedy. Instead, we have one child dead and another who's talents will never be able to be exploited for good.Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?Yes. The country is generally center-right but there should always be some latitude for compromise in order to effectively serve the needs of the majority.The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?Bills would reflect the needs and concerns of the constituents in my district. As Representative, my constituents elect or "hire" me to represent them in legislating for them.

Campaign website

Gonzalez's campaign website stated the following:

Restarting The Economic Engine of the 13th District with Vocational Education

The Metro Atlanta economy is growing but there is not enough local skilled labor. Currently, only 2.8% of the workforce in the 13th District is skilled. I support legislation that focuses on STEM subjects, establishing vocational and marketable skills in school curriculums and with after-school programs for displaced workers and adults re-entering the workforce. This translates to higher wages, financial independence, and a better quality of life for residents in the 13th District.

Building Real Solutions: Vocational Education

Increasing Skilled Labor

The 13th District has seen a decline in its infrastructure and public education, and an increase in crime in the past 19 years the incumbent has been in office. In your opinion, has the 13th District improved or declined in the past 10 years? Don't believe it? Check out the clip above from the Breakfast Club, where the results of the decline of access to skilled labor in the community is examined.

Atlanta and its metro area attracts thousands of new residents each year because of its economic success. With companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Rivian moving their facilities into the city, skilled workers are able to work in the cities in which they live. However, the 13th District is recorded as having only 2.8% of its labor force classified as skilled, and when companies assess moving their facilities to our community, they strongly consider hiring from Newnan, Dekalb County, and Roswell.

The 13th District loses thousands of job opportunities each year because we don't facilitate the men and women in our community to engage in a trade or profession. Project Airport City is coming into the 13th District, however, businesses will fill their high-wage positions with personnel outside of the 13th. With a lack of available training, residents in the 13th miss opportunities to increase their wages and quality of life, hence the drop in median incomes. Professions and trades are integral to the development of the community and give the constituents an opportunity to improve their quality of life. In Clayton County specifically, the only county in Georgia where Black citizens make up the highest percentage of the population, providing opportunities for Black men and women of all ages will reinvigorate the economy and empower families in the area.

Let's break it down: With vocational training producing a higher percentage of skilled workers, there will be an increase in wages and small businesses within the district. Economically, residents in the district will be paying the same percentage of taxes on a higher income, creating more tax revenue in the 13th. With the proper allocation of federal resources, improvements in the district's infrastructure, access to public transportation, and schools will begin to improve, increasing property values for current and future homeowners in the district. This is the foundation for stronger families and wealthier neighborhoods, interrupting the "school to prison pipeline."

Caesar Gonzales is a living example of what access to skills can do for a young man in unfavorable conditions. With a lack of guidance in the neighborhood, Caesar could become a drug dealer, which was common in Metro NYC in 1980, or he could go to B.O.C.E.S. (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) a vocational school teaching and certifying individuals in hands-on subjects such as cosmetology, welding, masonry and bricklaying, commercial foods, and more. Through B.O.C.E.S, many became RNs or, like Caesar, became a motorcycle mechanic. B.O.C.E.S. provided a child care program for their students, allowing single mothers and fathers to take the path to attend classes.

Caesar's ability to fix a motorcycle here and there led to the founding of his motorcycle shop. Caesar also became a professional motorcycle racer and continued his adult education, obtaining an engineering degree which led to positions with companies such as Space X and Blue Origin. Caesar is the poster boy for what happens when you give young adults job skills training outside of prison, the military, and minimum wage jobs.

Fiscal Accountability and Oversight of Federal Resources

Federal resources directed into the community must reach their intended target. I passionately support oversight, auditing, and accountability of federal resources coming into the 13th District. The "reallocation" of federal resources to the incumbent's own interests, otherwise referred to as "Atlanta Politics", will be checked, and politicians profiting on the suffrage of the people will be held to account. The incumbent brags about bringing $15B into the 13th, which could have given every resident in the 13th District a check for over $21,000. Instead, we see no improvement for anyone, anywhere in the district. Where did the resources go?

Building Real Solutions: School Choice

Creating Better, Brighter Futures

Many parents in the 13th district are not familiar with the benefits of school choice; it creates healthy competition with local public schools, it ensures parents have parental rights and a voice, and it is included in the taxes citizens already pay. I support parents' right to school choice with vouchers, working to create smart children that will grow into role models, business owners, and a future generation of presidents, congressmen, and congresswomen.

"School vouchers give parents the freedom to choose a private school for their children, using all or part of the public funding set aside for their children’s education. Under such a program, funds typically spent by a school district would be allocated to a participating family in the form of a voucher to pay partial or full tuition for their child’s private school, including both religious and non-religious options." - EdChoice. If we want to see any improvement in the conditions of the 13th District, we must ensure that our children are not starting behind. As your congressman in the 13th District, I'll fight to ensure that our district's failing public schools and their school boards improve their failing institutions by allowing school choice with vouchers. This will encourage competition, motivating public schools to better structure their curriculums and budgets.

Let's break it down: Children today are learning more about social issues and identity politics than they are about being productive, financially stable, and honorable human beings. Regardless of political affiliation, gender, sex, or nationality, all sensible parents agree children should be learning how to solve problems using their heads. This starts with subjects like Science, Math, English, and History. We can no longer afford to send our children to these failing institutions to learn identity politics. I stand for the parents in the 13th District, and will support school choice with vouchers.

I am a living example of what education can do for a young man in unfavorable conditions. With a lack of guidance in my neighborhood, I was lucky to receive my post-secondary education at B.O.C.E.S (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services), an adult vocational school teaching and certifying citizens in cosmetology, welding, brick masonry, and more. Through B.O.C.E.S. many became certified as an RN or like me, became a mechanic. B.O.C.E.S. provided child care programs for their students, allowing single mothers and fathers to take the path to higher wage jobs as well. I am an example of how investing in people changes communities for the better.

School Choice and Vouchers

I support parent's right to school choice and vouchers. Children in the 13th District will be better educated in relevant subject matter instead of indoctrinated into abstract progressive ideologies. School choice will also encourage competition, motivating public schools to better structure their curriculums and budgets. It's time to present a viable alternative to the "school to prison pipeline."

Oversight & Accountability of Your Tax Dollars in the 13th

Federal funding is issued by the House committee once each fiscal year to congressional districts. Federal funds are dispersed by the congressman representing the district into city programs, services, community projects, and more. The 13th District, one of the largest districts in Georgia, has seen no improvement in the conditions of the community despite being geographically close to a bustling major city. Crime has risen, median incomes have fallen, and the schools continue to decline in quality.

Under my representation, the "reallocation" of federal resources to the incumbent's own interests, otherwise referred to as "Atlanta Politics", will be checked, and politicians profiting on the suffrage of the communities in the 13th District will be held to account. The incumbent brags about bringing $15.5B into the 13th Congressional District, which would have given every resident in the 13th District a check for over $20,000. Where did the resources go, considering there are government projects that have been sitting unfinished for years? I believe federal resources being directed into the community must reach their intended target. As your congressman, I will passionately support oversight, auditing, and accountability of federal resources coming into the 13th District.

Representing the 13th District in Washington D.C.

An incumbent who is feeble and unable to make the regular trips between Washington, DC and our community is in no position to effectively represent the 13th District. We need a long-serving community leader, not a career politician! Let's retire him and put a vibrant candidate with the energy and stamina to address the needs and concerns of the constituents. Vote for Caesar!

Representing GA-13 in Washington D.C.

The criminal element has hijacked the cultural identity of our inner-city communities. The rise in crime directly relates to the decline in the moral standards and loss of opportunities in our communities. We need to change the culture by directing our youth away from violence, giving them a direction and a sense of self-worth. The 13th District is full of economic potential, being located at the intersection of three interstates, and encompassing the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. As your congressman, I will work to empower the citizens in the district to obtain the jobs Fortune 500 companies bring to Atlanta. I will support school choice for our children, which will incentivize our public schools and school boards to improve their practices as well. I support honest and fair elections, and I am a candidate that is engaged with my community, as I can be seen frequently in the community asking them to support my vision for the 13th District. Vote for me, Caesar Gonzales, on November 8th, 2022. The district deserves more than waning communities and absent representation.[3]

—Caesar Gonzalez's campaign website (2022)[4]

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Expand AllWho are you? Tell us about yourself.I have lived in Georgia since 1996 and have lived in the 13th district since 1998. My experiences growing up in the inner city in NYC gave me the insight to address issues unique to our district.

Technician, machinist, welder, and fabricator. Moved to Georgia and became a Pro motorcycle racer and business owner, serving communities here in Georgia's 13th District. Obtained GED and went to college, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering and working in aerospace.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?Building bridges between communities. Using identity politics, selective outrage, and class warfare for political advantage only destroys societal bonds.Encourage a focus on STEM subjects and establishing marketable skills in school curriculums and after school programs. No multi-tiered justice system. . Justice should not be based on how much money a person has and/or who they know.What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?Addressing mental health issues BEFORE they lead to crime and homelessness. What is the more fiscally responsible method - Funding incarceration to house criminals, exposing the public to the risks associated with mal-adjusted individuals, continually cleaning up litter and dangerous waste on our streets OR addressing child abuse, chemical dependency, and other factors that lead to high risk and criminal behavior or homelessness?

District 13 is part of an engineering hub, with aerospace and high-tech manufacturing facilities. I would encourage a focus on STEM subjects and establishing marketable skills in school curriculums and after school programs. Incentivize corporations, movie studios, and businesses to participate in the training process, as it is a win-win. This will go a long way towards breaking the chains of poverty and dependency using realistic solutions, as well as prepare our children for the challenges they will face in the new technology-driven world. These measures will also be influential in breaking the cycle of youth crime and single parent households, which are largely synonymous.What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?The first lunar landing. I was in summer kindergarten class when we watched the landing on television. Mrs. Ginsberg, the teacher, then wrapped us in aluminum foil and, while holding a flag, had us recite "Armstrong and Aldrin were the first men on the moon." This seeded an interest in aerospace that remains with me today.What was your very first job? How long did you have it?Working for Mid-Island Kawasaki in Hicksville, New York. It was the first real job I had and where I started emptying trash cans and ended as a mechanic. It gave me a tremendous sense of pride, especially when wearing a uniform with my name embroidered on the shirt. Mid Island closed a year later, as it was a tough time for the motorcycle industry.