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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.

Mammoth Lakes Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Cory
Rice

Cory Rice is running for Mammoth Lakes Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Mammoth Lakes business owner for 16 years who has lived in the town for 20 years.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Businessman/Father
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Cory Rice

5 sourced

01Lease to Locals1 sourced position

as reported by The Sheet; not a direct quote
Supports continuing the town's multi-pronged housing approach: building housing, helping people buy homes and incentivizing owners to rent to locals.
Own statementThe Sheet · Oct 1, 2026 Link

02Priorities1 sourced position

His ballot statement lists community, housing, responsible development, wildfire prevention and wildlife management as his top priorities.
Own statementMono County Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot (B004), Nov. 3, 2026 Link

03Public safety1 sourced position

as reported by The Sheet; not a direct quote
Supports better funding for the police department to return it to 24/7 service.
Own statementThe Sheet · Oct 1, 2026 Link

04Bears1 sourced position

as reported by The Sheet; not a direct quote
Likes the idea of growing the 'host' program or creating a point position to help manage bear concerns.
Own statementThe Sheet · Oct 1, 2026 Link

05Development1 sourced position

as reported by The Sheet; not a direct quote
Said changing North Village zoning now that developers own the property could invite a lawsuit.
Own statementThe Sheet · Oct 1, 2026 Link

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