Ione City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dave
Johnson
Dave Johnson is running for Ione City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Amanda M. Fisher-Naranjo
- 02Dave JohnsonYou’re reading
- 03Jack MitchellIncumbent
- 04Linda SmylieIncumbent
- 05Wes Windley
Background
- About
- Businessman who says he held positions from office to field to president of his own company over 20 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- HVAC Professional
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
All five candidates on the ballot answered the Ledger Dispatch candidate Q&A: Amanda M. Fisher-Naranjo, Dave Johnson, Jack Mitchell, Linda Smylie and Wes Windley. Ledger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026
On the record: Dave Johnson
5 sourced01Legal costs1 sourced position
Says the city's attorney bills must be brought under control and he would look at hiring an in-house city attorney or other options.
I would like to look at hiring an in-house City of Ione attorney or at least look at other options.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Howard Park1 sourced position
Says Howard Park costs the city more than $360,000 a year and proposes parking fees for non-residents, split with the leagues.
I would like to offset those costs with usage fees, such as parking fees for non-citizens of Ione.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Downtown1 sourced position
Proposes partnerships so visitors to Howard Park, Rail Explorers and Preston Castle also visit downtown businesses.
I would like to promote our downtown area and support the businesses there.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Schools1 sourced position
Says Ione schools are in disrepair, he wants local children to stay in Ione, and all options should be considered, including talks with Rancho Murieta.
With the projected growth, I would like to see our kids stay in Ione.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
05Council conduct1 sourced position
Cites the grand jury findings and says Ione needs a transparent city government.
With the recent Grand Jury findings, Ione needs a transparent city government.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026Link
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