Isaiah Lopez
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Orange Cove · No Ballot Designation
Isaiah Lopez holds an associate's degree in liberal studies from Reedley College. He has worked with the Sanger Chamber of Commerce, in code enforcement, building, and planning permitting at Sanger City Hall, and with the Boys and Girls Club, of which he was formerly a member. He has lived and worked in Orange Cove since 2022 after previously living in Selma.
Positions in brief
Lopez has said his priorities include public safety, infrastructure, and economic development, along with government accountability and transparency and greater community engagement in city decisions.
In a 2024 candidate Q&A, Lopez said Orange Cove lags in public safety, infrastructure, and economic development and wants to pursue underutilized state funding; he also emphasized government accountability and transparency, saying the city needs to "revitalize community relations and the public's trust," and favors more community workshops on major projects such as new housing development and infrastructure decisions.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Names public safety as a central campaign priority, branding his campaign around making the city safer.
“Together WE can make Orange Cove Safer and Stronger.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants to prioritize infrastructure improvements if elected.
“I would like to prioritize public safety, infrastructure and economic development.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to prioritize economic development if elected.
“I would like to prioritize public safety, infrastructure and economic development.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Says city government lacks transparency and wants closer oversight of how state and local funds are used.
“I feel like there's not a lot of transparency around here, and a lot of the ethical practices are not really being handled correctly.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Wants a seat at the table on the city's housing development planning ahead of the 2030 housing element deadline.
“housing development (and) the housing element by 2030, so I just want to be at that table, and just provide a fresh perspective.”
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