Corning Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Robert
Snow
Robert Snow, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Corning in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jose "Chuy" Valerio.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Robert SnowYou’re reading
- 02Jose "Chuy" Valerio
Background
- About
- Mayor of Corning, first elected in 2020 and re-elected without opposition in 2022 and 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Plant Supervisor
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Robert Snow
10 sourced01Water and sewer rates4 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
Recommended a smaller initial water and sewer rate increase, deferring a larger increase so staff could pursue grants and other funding.
Own statementCorning City Council minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Agreed with three council members 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
02License 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
03Police 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
04City 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
05Trash 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
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
07City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on a third amended employment agreement with City Manager Brant Mesker, extending the contract to five years (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCorning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link
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Robert Snow: their words and their votes on the same issue
Water and sewer rates
In their words
Recommended a smaller initial water and sewer rate increase, deferring a larger increase so staff could pursue grants and other funding.
Mar 10, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Corning City Council minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
Agreed with three council members 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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