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Member of City Council, Ward 4

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

Bob Smith has represented Ward 4 on the Bakersfield City Council since 2012 and runs a civil engineering and land planning business. His priorities are street improvements and stronger public safety.

Records: Public Infrastructure 4 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for,

Nonpartisan

Ryan Crowl is a Bakersfield resident with a business background in budgeting and strategic planning who is new to local politics. His priorities are government accountability and stopping the planned tripling of city sewer rates.

Sources: kernvote.com2