Woodlake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
William "Memo"
Valero
William "Memo" Valero, the incumbent, is running for Woodlake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Josh Diaz
- 02Florencio Guerra Jr.
- 03Frances S. OrtizIncumbent
- 04William "Memo" ValeroYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Woodlake City Council member for six years and president of the Woodlake Lions Club and Woodlake Cemetery.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: William "Memo" Valero
9 sourced01Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes to set new water service rates after a public hearing (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 (in the July 13, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to start the Proposition 218 notice and protest process for proposed water and sewer rate increases (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, April 27, 2026 (in the May 11, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city's fiscal year 2026/2027 budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 (in the July 13, 2026 agenda packet) · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on a purchase and sale agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for the Lakeview Estates lots to support affordable housing (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, Jan. 12, 2026 (in the Jan. 26, 2026 agenda packet) · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Cannabis businesses1 sourced position
Voted yes on a six-month permit extension so Verax Business Group could bring the Uncle Green cannabis business into compliance (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 (in the April 13, 2026 agenda packet) · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks and streets1 sourced position
Voted yes to award a $1,833,719 construction contract for the West Sequoia Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 (in the July 27, 2026 agenda packet) · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Police and Civic Center1 sourced position
Voted yes to award the furniture contract for the new Woodlake Civic Center (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteWoodlake City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 (in the Aug. 24, 2026 agenda packet) · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Police1 sourced position
as reported by The Sun-Gazette; not a direct quote
Wants a more steady police department that retains its staff.
Own statementThe Sun-Gazette · Oct 7, 2026Link
08Roads1 sourced position
as reported by The Sun-Gazette; not a direct quote
Pointed to the need for better roads in the community and residents' concerns about them.
Own statementThe Sun-Gazette · Oct 7, 2026Link
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