What political party is Wes Windley?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Ione City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Wes
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Wes Windley is running for Ione City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Third-generation Ione resident who spent 13 years as a State of California public-service employee. He says he regularly attends City Council meetings.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Casino Facilities Director
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: Wes Windley

3 sourced

01Growth1 sourced position

Says a top challenge is balancing growth with small-town character, with roads, water, wastewater, police and fire growing responsibly.
I think one of our biggest challenges is balancing growth with maintaining the small-town character that makes Ione such a great place to live.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

02City finances1 sourced position

Calls for long-term planning, pursuing grants and outside funding, and care with residents' tax and ratepayer dollars.
That means having a long-term plan, pursuing grants and outside funding wherever possible, working closely with our regional partners, and being very careful with residents’ tax and ratepayer dollars.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

03Council conduct1 sourced position

Says a main goal is making it easier for residents to understand what the city is working on and what it costs.
One of my biggest goals would be improving communication between the city and the community.”
Own statementLedger Dispatch · Oct 1, 2026 Link

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