WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced that Stephen Gale has been hired to serve as district representative in Thompson’s Santa Rosa Office, and Edith Gonzalez has been hired to serve as constituent services representative in Thompson’s Napa Office.

“I am thrilled to have Stephen and Edith join our team,” said Thompson. “They are smart, talented, hard working individuals who will provide excellent service to our district and our constituents.”

Gale has lived in Sonoma County for 25 years, spending the last 18 as a resident of Santa Rosa.

Prior to joining Thompson’s staff, he had served as a consultant for the last 14 years, providing planning and financial analysis services to businesses located throughout California.

Gale has been active in civic affairs, serving on the Board of Public Utilities for the city of Santa Rosa since 2009 and as the chair since 2013.

Gale and his wife live in the Oakmont community of Santa Rosa.

“I am excited to be joining Mike Thomson’s team in the Sonoma County District Office,” said Gale. “I have admired the congressman’s work on behalf of his constituents for some time and consider it an honor to be adding my energy to continue that effort.”

Gonzalez’s interest in public service began in high school when she volunteered with the National Association of Latino Elected Officials in Southern California where she helped Latinos register to vote.

Gonzalez relocated to Northern California to pursue her education at U.C. Davis. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in English at U.C. Davis, Gonzalez was accepted into the University of California Center Sacramento as an intern. There she joined the committee staff with the California State Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy.

Recently, Gonzalez completed an internship with Thompson at his Vallejo District Office where she assisted with constituent casework on veteran’s affairs, social security and community outreach.

“I am extremely grateful for this wonderful opportunity, and I look forward to pursuing my interest in public service while serving the people of Napa County,” said Gonzalez.

Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Thompson also is a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.