Oroville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Charles Reynolds
Candidate for Mayor
Charles Reynolds is running for mayor of Oroville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Pittman and Shawn Webber.
County elections officials begin mailing ballots (by) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Oroville mayor who has served on the City Council since 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Masonry Contractor
Where Charles Reynolds stands: positions on the record
City budget2 sourced positions
Lists curbing frivolous spending, with every dollar accounted for and justified, as a priority.
“Curb frivolous spending. Every dollar the city spends should be accounted for and justified.”
Own statementButte County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Aug 18, 2026
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteOroville City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
Gateway project2 sourced positions
Says selling city property for $1 to bring development is an earlier practice and that the Gateway developer is doing the community a favor.
“He's actually doing a big favor for our community.”
Own statementAction News Now
Voted yes on reassigning the Gateway Project development agreement to CMG Project 1200, LLC (passed 7-0, May 2022).
Council voteOroville City Council minutes, May 17, 2022 · May 17, 2022
Oroville Hospital1 sourced position
Says the city should come alongside the hospital and help it through its difficulties.
“Now is the time to come beside them and give them a hand up because this hospital is a very, very vital piece of our community.”
Own statementAction News Now
License plate cameras2 sourced positions
Says he voted for the Flock system and that it is not perfect but has to be implemented to find its problems.
“Did, did I vote for it? I did, because sometimes you have to implement something to find out what the problems are”
Own statementAction News Now
Voted yes on a two-year renewal of the Flock Safety license plate reader contract, on the consent calendar (passed 7-0, August 2025).
Council voteOroville City Council minutes, August 19, 2025 · Aug 19, 2025
Local business1 sourced position
Lists making Oroville commerce-friendly for new businesses as a priority.
“Making Oroville commerce-friendly is the first step toward lasting financial success.”
Own statementButte County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Aug 18, 2026
State advocacy contract1 sourced position
Voted no on a new two-year agreement for state legislative advocacy services (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteOroville City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
What Charles Reynolds said vs. how Charles Reynolds voted
City budget
In their words
Lists curbing frivolous spending, with every dollar accounted for and justified, as a priority.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Butte County Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Aug 18, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Jul 7, 2026 ·Oroville City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026
License plate cameras
In their words
Says he voted for the Flock system and that it is not perfect but has to be implemented to find its problems.
On the record
Voted yes on a two-year renewal of the Flock Safety license plate reader contract, on the consent calendar (passed 7-0, August 2025).
Aug 19, 2025 ·Oroville City Council minutes, August 19, 2025 · Aug 19, 2025
Also running for Mayor
- David Pittman (incumbent)
- Shawn Webber
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