Chowchilla Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kelly
Smith
Kelly Smith, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Chowchilla in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Waseem Ahmed.
The race · Mayor
- 01Waseem Ahmed
- 02Kelly SmithYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Kelly Smith is Chowchilla's elected mayor, serving a two-year term, 2025 to 2026. He was Mayor Pro Tem in 2023 and Mayor in 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor, City of Chowchilla
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Kelly Smith
2 sourced01Water1 sourced position
Voted no on the resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (motion did not pass; two members absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jul 14, 2026
02Airport grants1 sourced position
Voted no on the motion to table the FAA airport grant resolution (passed; two members absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jul 14, 2026
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