I'm Jimmy Paulding and I would be honored to continue serving as your District 4 County Supervisor. I ask for your vote by June 2, 2026.
Click below to learn why I'm running again and how it impacts you.
Since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2022, Jimmy has delivered tangible improvements across public safety, health, housing, and more:
Fully funded a new $14,400,000 Sheriff Substation in Nipomo.
Improved fire protection by adding 3-person engine crews in Nipomo.
Fully funded nearly $1,000,000 for fire service in Oceano without raising taxes.
Supported cleaner air on the Nipomo Mesa with dust mitigation efforts.
Approved climate-resilience strategies for heat, drought, wildfires, and flooding.
Balanced the County’s budget annually and addressed structural gaps.
Reduced local campaign contribution limits to curb big-money influence.
Restored fair district maps and created an independent citizens redistricting commission.
Boosted community engagement with new advisory council training, publishing a monthly newsletter, and hosting regular townhall events.
Opened the Nipomo Skatepark and upgraded libraries in Oceano and Arroyo Grande.
Helped facilitate a new disc golf course, pickleball court improvements, and funding for a new dog park at Nipomo Community Park.
Approved a public trail at Trilogy Monarch Dunes and organized six community-wide cleanup events in Arroyo Grande, Oceano, and Nipomo.
Funded a new $800,000 playground and park improvements in Oceano set to open Spring 2026.
Advocated for the homeowner and business protections of Prop 13.
Rejoined the Waste Management Authority, saving taxpayers $700,000 annually and lowering ratepayers fees.
Joined Central Coast Community Energy, saving County taxpayers dollars and bringing rebate programs to local businesses, farmers, and residents.
Oversaw a reduction in unsheltered homelessness by 42% since 2022.
Constructed the Welcome Home Village, which will add 54 supportive housing beds this Spring.
Expanded shelter capacity by 146 beds countywide, including 50 beds in South County, and maintained funding for their continued operations.
Identified gaps in mental health services, opened a new sobering center, and advanced a new psychiatric treatment facility specifically for our youth in crisis.
Repaired storm-damaged infrastructure after 2023 federal disaster declaration, including advancing a temporary bridge at Cecchetti Rd. which opened in April 2026.
Restored and improved Arroyo Grande Creek Levee by securing $2,700,000 in state and federal funding for flood protection.
Secured $1,200,000 in grant funding for new Safe Routes to School project at Oceano Elementary, making it safer for children to walk and bike to school, under construction in 2027.
Streamlined affordable and workforce housing policies to speed up construction and cut red tape.
Promoted multi-family infill housing while protecting our coastline and farmland.
Approved key housing projects in District 4 that serve workers, seniors, and families.
Jimmy’s leadership gets results—ensuring a safer community, stronger infrastructure, and a brighter future for all.
