SELMA \u2014 Nick Sahota, a local farmer, business owner and trustee on the Selma Unified School District board, has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors in the June 2026 primary election.<\/p>\n
In a press release issued on Feb. 20, Sahota said he is running for a seat on the board to bring practical leadership and strong representation to the communities of District 4.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a farmer, businessman, school board trustee, and community leader, I understand the challenges facing our working families and local industries,\u201d Sahota said in the release. \u201cI am running to protect our water and agriculture, strengthen public safety, expand affordable housing, and ensure transparent and efficient county services.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we can provide responsible leadership for Fresno County.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his statement, Sahota further explained his decision was made after he received encouragement from community members, farmers and small business owners throughout the district. If elected, his priorities will include water reliability and storage, supporting agriculture and job creation, improving county road infrastructure, expanding housing opportunities and maintaining strong public safety services across both rural communities and growing cities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur community deserves leadership that understands the backbone of Fresno County \u2014 agriculture, small businesses, and hardworking families,\u201d he stated. \u201cI want to ensure responsible growth, water security, economic opportunity, and county services that work for the people, not against them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sahota is a graduate from Selma High School, he attended Reedley College and earned a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering from California State University, Fresno. Since 2008, he has operated Central Valley Engineering & Surveying, working with cities, developers and residents on infrastructure and development projects throughout the Central Valley, as noted in the release.<\/p>\n
In addition to that, Sahota has served six years on the Selma Unified School District Board of Trustees, including two years as board president. He has also served as president of the Selma Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Selma Rotary Club, as a board member of the Business Improvement District, a director of the Sikh Historical Society and a member of the Fresno County Housing and Community Development Citizens Committee.<\/p>\n
\u201cSahota respectfully asks for voters\u2019 support in the June 2026 primary election,\u201d stated the release.\u00a0<\/p>\n