The City of Visalia is a steadily growing community located in California’s San Joaquin Valley with a population of over 136,000. Visalia’s immediate benefits are its high quality of life, small-town charm, safe neighborhoods, highly rated district hospital, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning and low cost of living compared to many parts of the State. Visalia has the most affordable homes in the state according to a study released by HomeArea.com in 2019. Centrally located between Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Pacific Coast, Visalia serves as the County seat and is the principal trading center for Tulare County. Visalia consistently ranks as one of the most productive agriculture counties in the United States. Visalia is a full service city, employing approximately 600 full-time and 175 hourly employees, and has a total 2018/2019 budget of $220.9 million. The City of Visalia operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a five-member City Council who appoints the City Manager.