Waseem Ahmed
Candidate for Mayor, Chowchilla · Chowchilla Businessman/Councilmember
Waseem Ahmed grew up in Concord, California. He studied business at San Francisco State University, then took more classes at Sacramento State. He was elected to the Chowchilla City Council in 2014. Before that, he chaired the Chowchilla Planning Commission for several years. His fellow council members picked him to serve as mayor pro tem in 2015, 2019, and 2024. They also picked him as mayor in 2016 and 2020. Ahmed now chairs the Madera County Local Agency Formation Commission. He also sits on the county's economic board and its transportation board. He served two terms as president of the Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce board.
Positions in brief
Ahmed's campaign points to his years on the city council. He says leadership means listening to people and keeping his word.
Ahmed's campaign site does not list detailed stances on issues like housing, safety, or taxes. It focuses on his record and a promise to listen and follow through on his word.
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