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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Corning Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide choose one of two candidates for Mayor and up to two candidates for the two City Council seats, where two candidates are on the ballot.

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What the next council decides

01Water, sewer and trash rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council approved five phased water rate increases and five phased sewer rate increases running from August 2026 through 2030.

What's on the tableHow to use the new rate revenue for water and sewer repairs, and whether to adjust rates later in the five-year plan.

02Police and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council added one police officer position and approved a new license plate reader system for the Police Department.

What's on the tablePolice staffing levels and the use and renewal of public safety technology contracts.

03Homelessness services2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council heard from local service providers on the state Encampment Resolution Fund grant and tabled a decision for a future date.

What's on the tableWhether the city takes part in applying for an Encampment Resolution Fund grant for outreach, housing and related services.

04Business growth and downtown2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city awarded a $9,772,000 construction contract for the City Plaza project in March 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city supports new businesses and economic development.

3 notes on these statements

The City Council contest is uncontested: David L. Demo and Stefano "Steve" Miraglia are the only two candidates for the two seats. Tehama County Elections

Only one sitting council member is seeking re-election to the two open City Council seats. Corning Observer · Aug 19, 2026

Jose "Chuy" Valerio's council seat has not expired, and he would remain on the council if he is unsuccessful in the mayor's race. Corning Observer · Aug 19, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Corning raise water and sewer rates to pay for system repairs?

  2. 2. Should Corning police use a license plate reader camera system?

  3. 3. Should Corning add more police officer positions?

  4. 4. Should the city simplify the process for opening a new business?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Shelly Hargens3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The Corning City Council consists of Mayor Robert Snow, Vice Mayor Dave Demo, Jose "Chuy" Valerio, Shelly Hargens and Lisa Lomeli. City of Corning
  • City Council members are elected to four-year terms. City of Corning
  • The November 3, 2026 ballot includes one Mayor seat and two City Council seats for the City of Corning. Tehama County Elections
  • City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. City of Corning

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