Tulare councilman, Jose Sigala, says he's running for State Assembly

Sigala criticized Mathis for failing to serve and deliver for the district, “It’s time our district elects a leader who can deliver real results,” stated Sigala

Jose has been a longtime advocate and fighter for children's and youth issues, small businesses, economic development, education, the environment, access to clean drinking water, community empowerment, and working-class families.

“The residents of our district are ready for a change in leadership. I am up for the challenge to serve all of our communities. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and go to Sacramento and deliver,” added Sigala.

Sigala served as the 39th and First Latino Mayor of the City of Tulare from 2018 to 2020. He was elected to the Tulare City Council in November of 2016 and was overwhelmingly re-elected again in 2020 to represent the 1st Council District, a working-class district on the westside of the city.