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Bakersfield City School District Board of Trustees Area 2

This seat represents Trustees Area 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Deciding how school district money is spent
  • Picking the superintendent
  • Choosing curriculum, within state rules

Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan

Dylan Pearson is a Bakersfield high school social studies teacher and basketball coach with a master's degree in education from UC Irvine. His priorities include grade-level reading, writing, and math, and more affordable after-school and enrichment programs.

Nonpartisan

Mike Harvey has owned and run a tech company that supports small businesses for nearly two decades. His priorities include stronger academic performance and making sure taxpayer dollars reach classrooms.

Sources: kernvote.com2 · bcsd.com2 · electionsapps.kerncounty.com