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Emmanuel Hernandez Soto

Visalia City Council, District 4, California Visalia City Council 4 · Party not on file

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · California Visalia City Council 4 · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Tulare County Registrar of Voters · read Sep 24, 2026

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The District

What California Visalia City Council 4 covers

Covers part of Tulare County.

Includes Visalia (part).

Map of California Visalia City Council 4 with 12 precincts

12 precincts · District lines: Official district line: City of Visalia GIS, Public City Council Districts (edited 2026-03-19) · Precinct lines: California Statewide Database (SWDB) precinct shapes g20, g22 and g24 (sr-precinct), for the 2020, 2022 and 2024 generals; map drawn on g24

Key Votes

The record

  • Appointment in lieu of election — voted No

    Visalia City Council, 2026-08-17 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: No; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: Aye; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: No; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Appointment in lieu of election - Consider adopting Resolution No. 2026-61 providing for the appointment in lieu of election to the office of City Councilmember for District 3 pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229 and cancelling the November 3, 2026 Municipal Election for that office.

    Aug 17, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Appeal of Planning Commission Action — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-07-20 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: No; Brett Taylor: No; Steve Nelsen: Aye; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Appeal of Planning Commission Action - An appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Clements Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map No. 5606, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-13, and Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-24, with respect to conditions regarding curb, gutter, sidewalk, and related frontage improvements along Lovers Lane and sidewalks within the proposed gated subdivision. The project applicant and appellant is D.R. Horton. The project is located on a ±78.11-acre site located on the east si

    Jul 20, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Ordinance Adoption — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-06-15 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Absent; Steve Nelsen: Aye; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-04 to amend Visalia Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) to implement a streamlined process for small and simple maps, citywide.

    Jun 15, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Tulare County Economic Development Corporation membership agreement — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-06-15 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Steve Nelsen: No; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Tulare County Economic Development Corporation membership agreement - Receive update report on Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and authorize payment for second half of Fiscal Year 25/26 in the amount of $30,000 from existing Economic Development Division budget.

    Jun 15, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year review — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-04-20 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: Absent; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year review- Review fiscal year 2025/26 mid-year projections, review the General Fund surplus policy, and appropriate funds for various capital projects.

    Apr 20, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Authorize the purchase of three (3) Skydio unmanned aerial systems (UAS) — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-04-06 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: Absent; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Authorize the purchase of three (3) Skydio unmanned aerial systems (UAS) - Request authorization to award a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise located in Scottsdale, Arizona for two (2) Skydio X10 UAS and one (1) R10 Indoor UAS in the amount of $53,600 under a Sourcewell cooperative procurement agreement under contract #101223 and appropriate $18,470 from the General Fund.

    Apr 6, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor) — voted No

    Visalia City Council, 2026-04-06 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: No; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor) - Approve a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor) as amended January 22, 2026, which makes several significant changes to public employees’ retirement benefits and would lead to increased pension liability for public agencies.

    Apr 6, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Water Conservation — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-03-16 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: Absent; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Water Conservation - Stage 2 - Consider reauthorization of Stage 2 of the Visalia Water Conservation Ordinance and adopt Resolution 2026-15.

    Mar 16, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source
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  • Membership Agreement — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-03-02 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: No; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Membership Agreement - Receive update report on Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and authorize payment for first half of Fiscal Year 25/26 in the amount of $30,000 from existing Economic Development Division budget.

    Mar 2, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Sales Tax Measure Feasibility Survey — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-03-02 · Result: Fail · Brian Poochigian: No; Brett Taylor: No; Steve Nelsen: No; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Sales Tax Measure Feasibility Survey - Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) for an amount not to exceed $45,000 to evaluate the feasibility of a potential local sales tax measure for the November 2026 General Election and appropriate $45,000 from the General Fund.

    Mar 2, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau Agreement — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-02-17 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: Aye; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: Abstain; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye Agenda item: Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau Agreement - Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a professional services agreement with the Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau for convention sales and tourism marketing services for the 2026 calendar year up to $361,049, in addition to $189,912 for services provided without an agreement for the 2025 calendar year, for a total amount not to exceed $550,961.

    Feb 17, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

  • Aquatic facility presentation — voted Yes

    Visalia City Council, 2026-01-20 · Result: Pass · Brian Poochigian: No; Brett Taylor: Aye; Steve Nelsen: No; Emmanuel Hernandez Soto: Aye; Liz Wynn: Aye Agenda item: Aquatic facility presentation - Parks and Recreation Department management with consultants from Aquatics Design Group will deliver a presentation on aquatic facilities with a competitive pool and recreation amenities and receive direction from Council.

    Jan 20, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk (Legistar official record) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

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Finance Reports

  • Campaign statements not posted online

    The City of Visalia's Elections page posts no campaign disclosure statements; Visalia council filings are held by the City Clerk at city offices and viewed by appointment. Checked 2026-09-25. Copies can be requested from the Visalia City Clerk.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Official · City of Visalia City Clerk · source

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for California Visalia City Council 4

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the ballot: Visalia City Council, District 4 — November 3, 2026 general municipal election

    Listed as "Emmanuel Hernandez Soto" on the Tulare County Registrar of Voters Contest/Candidate Proof List (Contests ON Ballot, Qualified Candidates), November 3, 2026 General Election — City of Visalia Area 4. Ballot designation: Incumbent. Incumbent. Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Tulare County Registrar of Voters · source

  • Visalia City Council, District 4 · CA-LOC-VISALIA-CITY-COUNCIL-4

    Nonpartisan · candidate · City of Visalia (Tulare County) · 1 seat(s), by district

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Tulare County Registrar of Voters · source

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