Corning · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Corning voter guide

City budget

Jun 23, 2026

The resolution setting appropriations for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoMoved and voted yes on the resolution setting appropriations for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on the resolution setting appropriations for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on the resolution setting appropriations for the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

City Plaza

Mar 4, 2026

Awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoVoted yes on awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc. (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc. (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc. (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesShelly HargensMoved and voted yes on awarding the $9,772,000 City Plaza construction contract to Ginno Construction, Inc. (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, March 4, 2026 (special meeting) · Mar 4, 2026Link

License plate readers

Jul 28, 2026

A three-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a new police license plate reader system

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, July 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoMoved 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).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on a three-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a new police license plate reader system (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on a three-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a new police license plate reader system (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesShelly HargensSeconded 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).

Corning City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026Link

Police staffing

Jun 23, 2026

Adding one police officer position for fiscal year 2026/2027

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoMoved and voted yes on adding one police officer position for fiscal year 2026/2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on adding one police officer position for fiscal year 2026/2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on adding one police officer position for fiscal year 2026/2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

Trash rates

Mar 24, 2026

A 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoMoved and voted yes on a 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on a 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on a 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesShelly HargensVoted yes on a 12.89% disposal service rate increase effective April 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026Link

Water and sewer rates

Jul 14, 2026

Five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoMoved and voted yes on five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesShelly HargensVoted yes on five phased water rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link

Jul 14, 2026

Five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesDavid L. DemoVoted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesJose "Chuy" ValerioVoted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesRobert SnowVoted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesShelly HargensMoved and voted yes on five phased sewer rate increases from August 2026 through 2030 (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Corning City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link

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