Visalia, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Visalia City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Brian Poochigian

Councilmember, District 3; ran unopposed for a new term, so his contest is not on the Nov. 3 ballotTulare County Registrar of Voters

12 sourced positions

Brian Poochigian (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Visalia City Council after the election.

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Works at Cal-Tex Transportation, managing logistics for produce shipped across the United States. He has served on Visalia's Citizens Advisory Committee.

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Where Brian Poochigian stands: positions on the record

Sales tax2 sourced positions

  • As reported by the Valley Voice

    Said he opposes raising taxes on residents to pay for an aquatic center, though he is not against the pool.

    “I’m not against the pool, but to just say we’re going to tax our residents, increase taxes for that, I’m totally against.”

    Own statementValley Voice · Mar 19, 2026

  • Voted no on a $45,000 voter survey on a possible local sales tax measure for November 2026 (failed 2-3, March 2026).

    Council voteVisalia City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026

Aquatic center1 sourced position
Sam's Club project1 sourced position
Riverway Sports Park fence1 sourced position
Tulare Avenue bike lanes1 sourced position
Cannabis businesses2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on drafting an ordinance that could let cannabis businesses operate (failed 2-3) and yes on a framework with the number of businesses set to zero (passed 4-1, March 2025).

    Council voteVisalia City Council minutes, March 3, 2025 · Mar 3, 2025

  • As reported by The Sun-Gazette

    Said the 2026 cannabis ordinance sets up rules but does not allow cannabis sales in Visalia.

    “Being very clear, this does not allow marijuana sales in the city of Visalia.”

    Own statementThe Sun-Gazette · Jul 22, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position
Civic Center Phase 31 sourced position
City budget1 sourced position
District 3 election1 sourced position

What Brian Poochigian said vs. how Brian Poochigian voted

Cannabis businesses

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  • Said the 2026 cannabis ordinance sets up rules but does not allow cannabis sales in Visalia.

    Jul 22, 2026 ·As reported by The Sun-Gazette ·The Sun-Gazette · Jul 22, 2026

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