• by Lisa McEwen, SJV Water
Of four Tulare County irrigation district elections held last month, the tightest race was in Porterville. Jared Plumlee ran against two-term incumbent Tim Witzel for a seat on the Porterville Irrigation District board. The final tally was 111 for Plumlee to 112 for Witzel. While disappointed, Plumlee said he won’t seek a recount. “I have…