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Chet Corcos
Chet Corcos ran for election to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to represent District 1 in California. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Corcos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chet Corcos was born in Sacramento, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Harvey Mudd College in 2013 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 2015. His career experience includes working as a software engineer, robotics researcher, neuroscience researcher, and avionics engineer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Sacramento County, California (2024)
General election
General election for Sacramento Municipal Utility District Board District 1
Incumbent Brandon Rose defeated Robert Wichert and Chet Corcos in the general election for Sacramento Municipal Utility District Board District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brandon Rose (Nonpartisan)  | 65.8 | 54,769 |
 | Robert Wichert (Nonpartisan) | 24.3 | 20,211 | |
| Chet Corcos (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 8,199 | ||
| Total votes: 83,179 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chet Corcos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Corcos' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After earning my degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and gaining experience at companies like SpaceX, Affirm, and Notion, I’ve had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and build a successful career.
Now that I have settled down in Fair Oaks to raise my family, I’m committed to giving back to the community that raised me. Recognizing the significant influence local government has on our quality of life has driven me to get involved.
I believe that affordable, abundant energy is crucial for a prosperous society, and I’m dedicated to ensuring that our community benefits from sustainable and innovative energy solutions. I bring a fresh perspective, free from politics or industry ties, and I’m motivated to make a positive impact on our local government for the benefit of all residents.- Local clean energy
We should focus on building clean energy production right here in Sacramento. Relying on clean energy purchases from neighboring utilities only increases demand, driving up costs without boosting the overall supply.
By investing in local energy projects, we not only contribute to our economy and create jobs, but we also enhance Sacramento's self-reliance and ensure a more sustainable future. - Low rates Affordable and abundant energy is essential for a prosperous society, driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for everyone. A clean energy future should make energy more affordable, not more expensive, providing incentives for electrification rather than imposing mandates.
- Accountability I’m committed to responsible oversight and holding Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) accountable to its constituents. The board should represent the community, not be filled with politicians and industry insiders. Last election, this position went unopposed, undermining accountability. I believe contested elections are vital for a healthy society. As your board member, I will ensure SMUD delivers reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy with integrity, always prioritizing the community's needs.
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch
How to Lead by David Rubenstein
Accountability: representatives should stand up for the best interest of their community. Public utiliuty board members do not represent the utility company - they represent the ratepayers. Representatives should not be filling these positions for personal gain - either politically or professionally. Representatives should not be taking money from lobbyists, unions, and other special interests.
Analytical and pragmatic: representatives should not be stuck to strict ideological perspectives or commitments. Every decision is a trade-off and those trade-offs must be investigated and weighed transparently with input from the community.
Socratic: representatives don't need to know all the right answers, but they should know all of the right questions. A public representative does not need to be a domain expert - the utility company is the expert - but the representative should be asking all of the right questions so that the public can make an informed decision.
Kind: as they say, you can catch more bees with a drop of honey than a gallon of tar. Our society needs more civil discourse and less animosity.
Our community should be prioritizing candidates who are free of conflicts of interest - who haven't raised money for their campaign from special interest groups.
Our community should be prioritizing candidates who openly community with their constituents, engaging people in what is going on and how to weigh their decisions.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 3, 2024
