Visalia City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Jose Sosa Wences
Candidate for City Council District 5
Jose Sosa Wences is running for Visalia City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Nelsen, Esther Perez and Justin Stie.
Vote-by-mail ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWorks in human services, helping individuals and families access public resources and services. He says he is running so that investment reaches every Visalia neighborhood.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- County Office Assistant
- Endorsed by
- Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, Mayor of Delano Sosa Wences campaign site
- Campaign website
- sosaforvisalia.com
Where Jose Sosa Wences stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
Supports more low-barrier emergency shelter tied to services, with participation expectations and protection of public spaces.
“Compassion and accountability are not opposites.”
Own statementSosa Wences campaign site
Streets and sidewalks1 sourced position
Supports consistent street repair across Visalia, sidewalk infill and better ADA curb access.
Own statementSosa Wences campaign site
Small business1 sourced position
Supports clearer multilingual information and easier permitting guidance for local entrepreneurs, and exploring small-business incubators.
Own statementSosa Wences campaign site
Street safety1 sourced position
Supports better street lighting, traffic calming near schools and neighborhoods, and safer pedestrian and bicycle connections.
Own statementSosa Wences campaign site
Also running for City Council District 5
- Steve Nelsen (incumbent)
- Esther Perez
- Justin Stie
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