Corning City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David L.
Demo
David L. Demo, the incumbent, is running for Corning City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01David L. DemoYou’re reading
- 02Stefano "Steve" Miraglia
Background
- About
- Vice Mayor of Corning and a member of the Corning City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
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
On the record: David L. Demo
8 sourced01License plate readers1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on a three-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a new police license plate reader system (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Water and sewer rates3 sourced positions
Moved and voted yes on five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Agreed with two council members and the mayor that a fourth rate option, which cut some projects to lower the increase, was the best of the rate study options.
Own statementCorning City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link
03Police staffing1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on adding one police officer position for fiscal year 2026/2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City budget1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on the resolution setting appropriations for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Trash rates1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on a 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City Plaza1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc. (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, March 4, 2026 (special meeting) · Mar 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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David L. Demo: their words and their votes on the same issue
Water and sewer rates
In their words
Agreed with two council members and the mayor that a fourth rate option, which cut some projects to lower the increase, was the best of the rate study options.
Apr 28, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Corning City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 14, 2026 ·Corning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
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