Member of City Council, Ward 1
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Eric Arias represents Ward 1 on the Bakersfield City Council and is president and CEO of United Way of Central Eastern California. His priorities are reducing crime and bringing more investment to Southeast Bakersfield.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for,
Nonpartisan
Mercy Peña is a Greenfield Union School District trustee representing Trustee Area C for the 2024-2028 term. On the school board she has focused on student academic achievement and support for English learners.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Civil Rights 2 for,
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