District 1: Supervisor Larry Micari

$1 million is on the line for Exeter Union High School and their stadium. They are one of the top 25 finalists in the nation that could win the Friday Night 5G Lights award from T-Mobile. But they need your votes!

To help Exeter bring home the $1 million grand prize to upgrade their stadium, you can vote online once a day, now through October 24. You can help them earn bonus points by supporting social media challenges too. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.

To learn more about the T-Mobile contest, go to https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights. To start voting for Exeter right now, go to https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/d. Let’s help a Tulare County school win a $1 million upgrade!

District 2: Supervisor Pete Vander Poel

The Tulare County Fair started its annual run with a parade through downtown Tulare. The streets were lined with excited families to see floats, bands, community groups, emergency vehicles, and more.

The next stop was a ribbon cutting by the Tulare Chamber of Commerce to officially open the fair. The ceremony moved into the presentation of Quilts for Patriots. This moving event recognizes local veterans and presents them with a star-spangled quilt.

The fair is a celebration of our agriculture heritage, past and present. But it is also a demonstration of service by the community. 4-H and FFA chapters from across the county come to the fair to show livestock, the Sheriff’s Explorers help direct cars in the parking lot, businesses and community organizations host informational booths, the Sheriff’s Posse cook breakfast for buyers and families at the livestock auction, and many more. Mark your calendar to experience all again in 2026!

District 3: Supervisor Amy Shuklian

The fall is conference season in our office and two of the most impactful conferences we attend are Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and San Joaquin Valley Regional Association of California Counties (SJVRACC). The annual conferences for each group provide an opportunity to learn, network with other counties and policy experts, and start developing solutions for their communities.

RCRC focuses on concerns of rural counties, advocating for rural California counties in Sacramento and Washington DC, and providing services that small, rural counties might not be able to access on their own. Services include research, high speed internet, home financing, and more.

SJVRACC focuses on Central Valley counties and helps them work together to address regional needs. I’m at this conference right now and have enjoyed sessions on working with media, water, legislation, and more. Tulare County hosts this event next year, so look for a few more elected officials to be visiting next fall!

District 4: Supervisor Eddie Valero

As September settles in, the leaves begin to change, the air turns a little crisper, and we welcome the promise of cooler days ahead. With the shift in seasons comes an exciting wave of activity across Tulare County.

This month is filled with opportunities to come together as a community, whether it’s celebrating new businesses, sharing ideas at a Town Hall, or simply connecting with neighbors. I especially encourage you to join us for the many ribbon cuttings happening throughout the County. One highlight is Tony’s Taverna in Three Rivers on Friday, October 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. It’s a wonderful chance to support local business and enjoy the growth happening right here in our region.

We’re also hosting several Town Halls in District Four this upcoming season. These are important moments to listen, learn, and share about the issues that matter most in our communities. Please check our social media pages for the latest details and locations. We’d love to see you there.

District 5: Supervisor Dennis Townsend

Political division is nothing new and, as a nation, we have experienced even more division and discord in the past with a bloody “civil” war. That division and war could have marked the end of the USA as a nation.

Considering the Charlie Kirk assassination, I am concerned not about the fact that we have deep disagreements but about the personal hatred displayed for political opponents. I am all-in for pounding the table and strong debate over important issues, but I do not support the personal, ad hominem attacks on those we disagree with. We all need to sit back and remember the value of each and every life, and that we are all entitled to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” We also have a duty to each other, including our foes, to defend those rights on their behalf.

Lord help us see Your love and for our political adversaries and extend it to them even in the face of deep disagreements.