Chowchilla Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Waseem
Ahmed
Waseem Ahmed is running for mayor of Chowchilla in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kelly Smith.
The race · Mayor
- 01Waseem AhmedYou’re reading
- 02Kelly SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Waseem Ahmed has served on the Chowchilla City Council since his election in November 2014. He was Mayor in 2016 and 2020 and Mayor Pro Tem in 2015, 2019 and 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Chowchilla Businessman/Councilmember
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- waseem4chowchilla.com
On the record: Waseem Ahmed
5 sourced01Housing and growth1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt Resolution #31-26, approving General Plan Amendment 26-0001 for the Rancho Calera Block 12 project (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 (passed, Mayor Smith absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jul 28, 2026
03Airport grants1 sourced position
Moved to table the FAA airport grant resolution to bring it back with additional information he requested (passed, Mayor Smith voting no, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jul 14, 2026
04City budget1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt Resolution #42-26, the 2026/27 City Operating and Capital Budget (passed unanimously, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Chowchilla · Jun 30, 2026
05Campaign theme1 sourced position
Campaign website says his focus is to listen, lead and deliver.
Listen, lead, and deliver.”
Own statementWaseem Ahmed for Mayor campaign website
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