Carlos Gonzalez is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 10th Hampden District in Springfield, first elected in 2014. He founded the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2004 and served as the first Hispanic Aide to the Mayor in Springfield. Appointed as a Division Leader in the Massachusetts House for 2025-2026.
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Serving
Carlos Gonzalez
State HouseDemocrat
MA-MA HD-10th Hampden State House
About
Family & Heritage
Puerto Rican. One of eleven children, raised by a single mother who moved the family from the Bronx to Springfield. The family lost their first apartment when the landlord discovered they were Puerto Rican (a successful lawsuit followed). Lived in a Catholic-run shelter before the Red Cross found them an apartment.
Political Career
Before Politics
Social worker for MA Department of Social Services; founded WSPR 1270AM Spanish radio station (1993); founded Hispanic Marketing Services (1995); first Hispanic Aide to Springfield Mayor (1996-2004, promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff in 1999); founder and President/CEO of MA Latino Chamber of Commerce (2004-present)
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst; University of Notre Dame; Non-Profit Management certification
Key Issues & Priorities
Economic development
Small business support
Latino community empowerment
Education
Housing