Chowchilla City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John
Chavez
Councilmember, District 3; term ends 2028City of Chowchilla
John Chavez (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Chowchilla City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- John Chavez was first elected to the Chowchilla City Council in 2006 and represents District 3.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
John Chavez is also on the Madera County candidate list for County Supervisor, District 2, with the designation Chowchilla City Councilmember. Vote Madera · Mar 11, 2026
On the record: John Chavez
3 sourced01Housing and growth1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt Resolution #28-26, adopting a mitigated negative declaration and submitting an annexation application for about 45 acres (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jun 9, 2026
02Water1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt the resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (did not pass, Mayor Smith voting no, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jul 14, 2026
03City budget1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt Resolution #45-26, the 2026/27 Gann Appropriation Limit (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jun 30, 2026
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