Patterson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rodney
Grogan
Rodney Grogan, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Patterson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Slade Sanders.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Rodney GroganYou’re reading
- 02Slade Sanders
Background
- About
- Mayor of Patterson since 2010.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
On the record: Rodney Grogan
7 sourced01Sewer rates2 sourced positions
Said the Wards 5 & 8 sewer rate increase was being imposed on the city with no input from the public and no data to support it (Sept 2025).
Own statementPatterson City Council minutes, Sept. 2, 2025 · Sep 2, 2025Link
Said he had concerns for seniors on limited incomes paying the sewer increase and sought an early rate study of the joint sewage commission (Oct 2025).
And now I have grave concern for our seniors who are on a limited income, because they will have to balance this increase with their grocery bills.”
Own statementSt. Mary Now · Oct 21, 2025Link
02Community Center1 sourced position
Said Community Center programs need to be revived with volunteers and community support (June 2025).
You need to breathe life back into the programs. We need volunteers, we need servants, and we need people to give.”
Own statementPatterson City Council minutes, June 3, 2025 · Jun 3, 2025Link
03City budget1 sourced position
Said a request for two new police units made after the budget was approved would start the budget over $120,000 over (July 2026).
Own statementPatterson City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026Link
04Police department1 sourced position
Said that as mayor he cannot hire, suspend or terminate anyone in the Police Department without a letter of recommendation from the elected police chief (July 2026).
Own statementPatterson City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026Link
05Water system1 sourced position
Said the city is applying for a million-dollar grant to build a water tower south of the railroad to increase water pressure (Oct 2026).
Own statementPatterson City Council minutes, Oct. 6, 2026 · Oct 6, 2026Link
06Mayor's pay1 sourced position
Asked the council for a raise in the mayor's salary, citing pay in nearby cities; the council raised it from $36,000 to $48,000 a year (Oct 2021).
I just felt the time was right.”
Own statementSt. Mary Now · Oct 6, 2021Link
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