Corning Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jose "Chuy"
Valerio
Jose "Chuy" Valerio is running for mayor of Corning in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert Snow.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Robert SnowIncumbent
- 02Jose "Chuy" ValerioYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Corning City Council member who has served on the council for the past decade. He announced his run for mayor on July 9, 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Realtor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
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
On the record: Jose "Chuy" Valerio
10 sourced01Business growth2 sourced positions
Says new businesses in Corning often fail to thrive, and wants to review the process businesses go through before opening to see if it can be simplified.
We need to make the process easier”
Own statementCorning Observer · Jul 15, 2026Link
Says the city needs to keep its new businesses open.
We need to keep our new businesses open”
Own statementCorning Observer · Jul 15, 2026Link
02Water and sewer rates3 sourced positions
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
Opted for Option 2 of the water and sewer rate study when the other members preferred a fourth option.
Own statementCorning City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link
03License plate readers1 sourced position
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
04Police staffing1 sourced position
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
05City budget1 sourced position
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
06Trash rates1 sourced position
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
07City 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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Jose "Chuy" Valerio: their words and their votes on the same issue
Water and sewer rates
In their words
Opted for Option 2 of the water and sewer rate study when the other members preferred a fourth option.
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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