Orange Cove City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Isaiah
Lopez
Isaiah Lopez is running for Orange Cove City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jaime CasillasIncumbent
- 02Alex Garcia
- 03Derek Greenwood
- 04Isaiah LopezYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former executive director of the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce, living in Orange Cove since 2022. He previously worked at the local Boys and Girls Club.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Fresno County lists no candidate statement filed for Jaime Casillas, Alex Garcia, Isaiah Lopez, Derek Greenwood or Gilbert Garcia. Fresno County · Oct 12, 2026
On the record: Isaiah Lopez
5 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Interview with Mid Valley Times; not a direct quote
Said he is focused on public safety, infrastructure and economic development.
Own statementMid Valley Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Communication with residents1 sourced position
Interview with Mid Valley Times; not a direct quote
Said his first priority would be stronger communication between residents, local leaders and city staff, including after-hours talks with the city manager or mayor.
Own statementMid Valley Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Growth1 sourced position
Cited the hydrogen dispute and water rates and said the council should take a different approach to growing the community.
I understand that they want to move forward, to grow the community, but I believe there’s better ways to do that, and I think this council needs to approach it at a different angle.”
Own statementMid Valley Times · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Measure O parcel tax1 sourced position
Public comment at a City Council hearing, as reported by Mid Valley Times
Said at the June 10, 2026 hearing he was disappointed the tax returned, that it skipped a community workshop, lacked a sunset clause and should give police more.
Two years ago, the people said no,”
Forum answerMid Valley Times · Jun 16, 2026Link
05Economic development1 sourced position
Public comment at the June 24, 2026 City Council meeting, as summarized in the minutes; not a direct quote
In public comment, backed an economic development consultant agreement and urged more tourism promotion and outreach to regional chambers of commerce.
Own statementOrange Cove City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 (July 8, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 24, 2026Link
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