Comments on: Tulare Mayor Sigala Announces Re-Election Campaign For Tulare City Council

By: Yolanda Davila

Yolanda Davila — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:48:08 +0000

I read your comments… can someone tell me – when is the next voting date for a mayor? Who can run against Sigala?

Tularians need to stand up and define what they want in a candidate. That’s my take.

By: Ralph Cantu

Ralph Cantu — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:09:40 +0000

I am 3 years retired and reside in District 1.
I went to Maple, Alice G. Mulcahy, Tulare Western, and COS. I have always lived west of the railroad tracks. When I was younger, I remembered going over the railroad tracks to Kmart, A&W, Save Mart, Burger King, and McDonalds near 99 and Prosperity. (I have lived in Fresno, Seattle, and Atlanta, Happy to be back. I sure miss convenience.)
Fast forward 40 years later, I still have to go to the other side of the track to a grocery shop or to get essentials at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Target, the Outlet Mall, or to Visalia. And, soon, maybe In and Out on 99 and Cartmill.
Recently, we lost Walgreens and R&N. Plaza Palace is the only grocery store on the west side of the tracks. Our other choices, Grocery Outlet, Vallarta’s, Smart and Final, Walmart, Target, and Costco require longer drive time for those of us who live on the other side of the tracks. We do have a CVS at West and West Tulare.
My point is there is a disparity in city planning that is catering to the wealthier residents who live east of the railroad tracks.
Residents on the west side spend more gas and time driving to the same choices at Prosperity and Hillman. And how about emissions. Nicer homes, nicer cars; Older homes, older cars.
We have a lot of unused west side farm land. The Inyo Ave corridor between West and I street is ripe for a new vision or Renaissance. My vision COSTCO, Starbucks, Whole Foods, etc., including an Amazon Fulfillment Center.

Vote Sigala yards sign, Active, Engaged, Responsive! Really? It could be easy to fact check the bullet points in the Valley Voice against his yard signs.

Answer this, since Sigala has been a District 1 representative, how much positive growth has there been on the “other side of the tracks?”

By: Gabriel Aguilar

Gabriel Aguilar — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:18:18 +0000

How do we change the way we electe OUR Mayor? It’s Time for a change! Why do we allow Community members most of us don’t know or electric choice our Mayor? And we wonder why the East Side keeps growing well the only thing going up is tents and homeless at our Little League Park! It’s time for us to expect more outta our community leaders it’s time we realize the shit life of one isn’t acceptable!

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:33:04 +0000

In reply to Community Member.

You do know our mayor is picked by the council itself…..he was not elected mayor. After 2 years they pick another council member usually everyone gets a turn.

By: Big papa pump

Big papa pump — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:45:13 +0000

It is disgusting for Sigala to make any mention of supporting law enforcement. He is against law enforcement in all ways except for a bullet point for re-election. Sigala called for a semi form of “defund the police” and accused TPD of racism and excessive force. Furthermore, on the city website is an arbitrators finding of TPD losing veteran officers and inability to recruit the most qualified. This is due to pay over 20% below the average. Sigala was vocal / refused to accept the neutral finding and vote for even 50% of the underpayment.

By: Community Member

Community Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:06:03 +0000

In reply to Diane Wilson.

The County Sheriff and Tulare County Supervisors have broader powers than most everyone in Tulare County one way or the other. Why this particular question?

By: Community Member

Community Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:54:37 +0000

In reply to Laura.

He was elected by the constituents in his district to advocate for the betterment of said district regardless of his position on the city council. If you want a park and recreational center in your particular neighborhood talk to your district councilperson to see if he/she thinks it is viable.

By: Diane Wilson

Diane Wilson — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:38:45 +0000

Why does the sheriff , supervisors have more power than you???

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:05:10 +0000

He’s the same mayor that states all improvements should be done on one side of the city since he states “other areas have money” we should not focus on one side over another. Resources should be based equal balance. My children enjoy a park and recreational center just as much as any other children from any side of town.