Fresno City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Rob Fuentes
Candidate for City Council District 1
Rob Fuentes is running for Fresno City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Naindeep Singh.
Mail ballots start going out; early voting opens at the County Clerk's office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCivil rights attorney, instructor at San Joaquin College of Law, and president of the State Center Community College District Board of Trustees. Previously an Assistant U.S. Attorney and a member of the Fresno Planning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Educator/College Trustee
- Endorsed by
- Lists Mayor Jerry Dyer; Councilmembers Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell and Nelson Esparza; Sheriff John Zanoni; State Sen. Melissa Hurtado; Supervisor Luis Chavez; the Fresno County Democratic Party; the Fresno Chamber of Commerce; the Fresno Teachers Association; Fresno City Firefighters Local 202; the Fresno Police Officers Association; and building-trades and other labor unions. Rob Fuentes for City Council
- Campaign website
- www.robfuentes.com
Rob Fuentes did not attend the Sept. 22 Tower District forum or a Sept. 28 District 1 forum west of Highway 99; all other council candidates attended the Sept. 22 forum. Fresno Bee · Sep 29, 2026
Where Rob Fuentes stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Says the city should not renew its Flock camera contract, citing concern about a surveillance record of every driver.
“The city should not renew its contract with Flock,”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 19, 2026
Southeast Development Area (SEDA)2 sourced positions
Says he opposes any proposal that would cut the city's general fund or hurt Fresno and Central Unified schools; prioritizes existing neighborhoods.
“I am opposed to any proposal that would cut our city’s general fund or negatively impact our Fresno and Central unified schools.”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee
as reported by Fresnoland; not a direct quote
Opposes the current SEDA proposal but says he could support a revised one with strict safeguards, such as no general fund money for its infrastructure.
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Fresno Bee
Showed support for a moratorium on AI data centers in the city of Fresno in September 2026.
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 29, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Fresnoland; not a direct quote
Supports up-zoning some areas for multifamily housing, removing height limits in designated areas and mixed-use development along major transit corridors.
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by Fresnoland
Says encampments need some enforcement but the city cannot arrest its way out of homelessness; wants a study before changing how the anti-camping law is enforced.
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Supports more preventative patrols and community policing in the Tower District.
“So I am a proponent of our law enforcement doing exactly that, working proactively to prevent crime, reduce drunk driving, and build stronger, more community-based connections with residents and business owners throughout our neighborhoods.”
Own statementThe Fresno Bee · Sep 19, 2026
Transportation tax1 sourced position
as reported by Fresnoland; not a direct quote
Signed the petition to put the Better Roads and Safe Streets plan on the ballot and says he plans to vote for it.
Own statementFresnoland · May 7, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Says he will call for public hearings and public input on the rates of city services.
“He will call for public hearings and public input regarding the rates of city services”
Own statementRob Fuentes for City Council
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for State Center Community College District Board of Trustees, Area 5 in 2022 (won).
Own statementFresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
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