Hanford City Council District E · Nov 3, 2026
Victor Chavarin Jr.
Candidate for City Council District E
Victor Chavarin Jr. is running for Hanford City Council District E in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cheyne Strawn.
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TodayDistrict representative for state Senator Melissa Hurtado and head coach of the Sierra Pacific High School girls basketball team.
- Endorsed by
- Lists the Hanford Police Officers Association, the Kings County chapter of the CA Correctional Peace Officers Association, Rep. David Valadao, State Sen. Melissa Hurtado, District Attorney Sarah Hacker, Supervisors Joe Neves and Robert Thayer, and Councilman Lou Martinez, among others. Victor Chavarin Jr. for Hanford City Council
- Campaign website
- victorforhanford.com
Victor Chavarin Jr. and Cheyne Strawn, the District E candidates, took part in a Sept. 14 debate hosted by Hanford's 1776 Sons of Liberty. The Hanford Sentinel
Where Victor Chavarin Jr. stands: positions on the record
Fees and rates1 sourced position
At a Sept. 14 debate, said he would approve a fee increase only if shown services cannot be maintained without it and every option has been explored.
“I will never approve a fee increase unless I am shown absolute certainty that services cannot be maintained without it, and we have explored every option”
Forum answerThe Hanford Sentinel
Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by The Hanford Sentinel; not a direct quote
Supports Flock cameras as long as there are appropriate safeguards over police use of the cameras.
Forum answerThe Hanford Sentinel
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Hanford Sentinel; not a direct quote
Opposes data centers in Hanford.
Forum answerThe Hanford Sentinel
Fire station1 sourced position
Says he will fight to build Station 4 in Northwest Hanford.
“fight to build Station 4 in Northwest Hanford”
Own statementVictor Chavarin Jr. for Hanford City Council
Public safety1 sourced position
Says he would use Measure H funds to recruit and retain police officers.
“utilizing Measure H funds to recruit and retain officers”
Own statementVictor Chavarin Jr. for Hanford City Council
Parks1 sourced position
as reported by The Hanford Sentinel; not a direct quote
Said funding for existing parks should be prioritized over Heroes Park.
Forum answerThe Hanford Sentinel
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