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BakersfieldCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
408,366
Per-capita income
$32,956
Median home value
$347,300
Bachelor's or higher
23%
Typical home value $385,686 +0% yr/yr · +22.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (3)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Homelessness

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$697.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$605.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$345.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$137.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,485 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251,648 housing units ($424.8M)
🗳️ Election results (8 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
School Board District 1 2024-11-05
Michael Eggert ✓ 4,346 · Luis Garcia 4,044 · Emma De La Rosa 3,401 · Brandon Holladay 3,025 · Johnny A. Aldana, III 1
City Council District 2 2024-11-05
Larry Koman ✓ 10,604 · Zack Bashirtash ✓ 6,448 · Andrae Gonzales ✓ 6,363 · Mike Madrigal 9,483 · Imelda Ceja 5,935 · Michael Cardenas 4,372
Mayor 2024-03-05
Karen Goh ✓ 44,735 · Gregory Tatum 9,039
School Board District 2 2022-11-08
Anthony Fuentes ✓ 1,909 · Laura Guerrero-Salgado ✓ 1,546 · Judy Olsson 1,479 · Mary E. Poehner 1,288 · Pamela Baugher 1,115 · Isai Jimenez 1,066
City Council District 1 2022-11-08
Bob Smith ✓ 14,155 · Ken Weir ✓ 6,160 · Manpreet Kaur ✓ 5,918 · Eric Arias ✓ 5,343 · Boyd Binninger 4,561 · Tim Collins 4,355
City Council District 2 2020-11-03
Bruce Freeman ✓ 20,799 · Andrae Gonzales ✓ 11,281 · Patty Gray ✓ 8,700 · Jesse Quijada 5,695 · Gregory Tatum 3,744 · Titus Stevens 782
City Council District 1 2020-11-03
Eric Arias ✓ 7,669 · Gilberto De La Torre 2,653
Mayor 2020-03-03
Karen Goh ✓ 60,579 · Gregory Tatum 7,336 · Joseph Caporali 4,519
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure L
2022-11-08 · Passed — 45,050 yes / 40,848 no
Measure O Sales
2018-11-06 · Failed — 43,838 yes / 47,656 no

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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Special Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee meeting

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Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative Office
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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The agenda for the Bakersfield Planning Commission meeting on 2026-11-19 contains no listed items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any specific proposals, contracts, or hearings. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

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Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Laws and Legislation Committee

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The Laws and Legislation Committee agenda for November 20, 2026 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or decisions. No votes, contracts, or hearings are detailed.

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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

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The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee meeting on 2026-11-23 has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings. No items are scheduled for discussion or vote.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Homelessness

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Personnel and Processes Committee

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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

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The Multi Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee did not list any agenda items for the December 8, 2026 meeting. The agenda contains only placeholders and no substantive items to be decided or discussed.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Water Board

No substantive agenda items listed for the meeting

The Bakersfield Water Board agenda for 2026-12-09 contains no listed items, contracts, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

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Fri Dec 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural

The Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee agenda for December 11, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder meeting with no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

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Sat Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Housing and Community Development Committee

No agenda items listed for the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting

The Bakersfield Housing and Community Development Committee meeting on December 12, 2026 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, contracts, or hearings specified.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Historic Preservation Commission

No substantive items listed for Historic Preservation Commission meeting

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Special Multi Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee

Committee to review multi-modal transportation and traffic safety progress

The Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee will meet to review staff reports. Staff recommends the committee receive and file the progress and monthly reports for October 2026.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . City Hall North Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Committee Members Bob Smith Eric Arias Manpreet Kaur 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES   4. STAFF REPORTS   a. Multi-Modal and Transportation Safety Committee Progress Report   1. Multi-Modal and Transportation Safety Committee Progress Report.pdf 2. Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Monthly Report - Oct 2026.pdf Staff recommends Committee receive and file report 5. NEW BUSINESS   6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS   7. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Multi-Modal and Transportation Safety Committee Progress Report.pdf 2. Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Monthly Report - Oct 2026.pdf
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

Commission reviews job specifications and a position reclassification

The Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider updates to city job roles. The body will review revised and new job specifications and one position reclassification.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . City Hall North Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES   a. Minutes of August 18, 2026   Staff recommends approval of Misc. Civil Service Minutes of August 18, 2026 4. NEW BUSINESS   a. Job Specification(s) Revised   1. Construction Inspector I/II #25250/#25360   Staff recommends approval of Revised Job Specification; Construction Inspector I/II #25250/#25360 b. New Job Specification(s)   1. Service Desk Supervisor #57175   Staff recommends approval of New Job Specification; Service Desk Supervisor #57175 c. Reclassification(s)   1. Technology Services Project Coordinator to Service Desk Supervisor   Staff recommends approval of Reclassification; Technology Services Project Coordinator to Service Desk Supervisor 5. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS   6. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments.
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

No substantive agenda items provided

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Water Board

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Multi Modal Transportation And Traffic Safety Committee

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

Committee to review Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District feasibility study

The Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review a feasibility study for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. The committee will also receive an update on the General Fund Budget Forecast.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12 :00 P . m . - 1 :00 P . m . City Hall North Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Members Present Larry Koman Eric Arias Andrae Gonzales 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   a. July 20, 2026 Minutes   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - FEDJ_Jul20_2026 - English.pdf 4. STAFF REPORT   a. Presentation Regarding the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Feasibility Study   1. Presentation Regarding the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Feasibility Study.pdf Staff and city consultant, Kosmont Companies, to provide an overview of analysis. Staff recommends the Committee make recommendations on the presented information. b. Update to General Fund Budget Forecast   1. Update to General Fund Budget Forecast.pdf Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation of the budget forecast update. 5. NEW BUSINESS   6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS   7. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Update to General Fund Budget Forecast.pdf 1. Presentation Regarding the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Feasibility Study.pdf 1. Post-Meeting …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Fire Civil Service Commission

No substantive items listed for Fire Civil Service Commission meeting

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Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee

No substantive items listed for Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee meeting

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City Council Caucus Room
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Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

No agenda items provided for the Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Committee

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Housing and Community Development Committee

Committee to review funding awards for Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Housing and Community Development Committee will meet to discuss award recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Staff has recommended the conditional approval of these awards.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 08, 2026 at 12 :00 P . m . - 1 :00 P . m . City Hall North Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Committee Members: Manpreet Kaur Bob Smith Larry Koman 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   a. Adoption August 13, 2026 meeting minutes.   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - HCD_Aug13_2026 - English.pdf Staff recommends adoption on minutes 4. REPORTS   5. DEFERRED BUSINESS   6. NEW BUSINESS   a. Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund   1. Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.pdf 2. 2026 AHTF Funding Recommendations.pdf - Staff recommends the Committee conditionally approve the award recommendations. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS   8. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - HCD_Aug13_2026 - English.pdf 1. Notice of Funding Availability Award Recommendations for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.pdf 2. 2026 AHTF Funding Recommendations.pdf
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 8:45 AM

Special Police Civil Service Commission

Police Civil Service Commission to review officer eligible list and nepotism waiver

The Police Civil Service Commission will meet to consider the approval of an eligible list for Police Officer (Open) 02167C. The body will also review a recommended nepotism waiver for Kelsey Ott.

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Bakersfield Police Department
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POLICE CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 8 :45 A . m . - 9 :45 A . m . Bakersfield Police Department Chief's Conference Room 1601 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. NEW BUSINESS   a. Eligible List Certified by Police Civil Service Commissioners   1. Police Officer (Open) 02167C   Staff recommends approval of Eligible List; Police Officer (Open) 02167C b. Nepotism(s)   1. Kelsey Ott, Police Officer (Open) 02167C   Staff recommends approval of Nepotism Waiver; Kelsey Ott, Police Officer (Open) 02167C 4. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS   5. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments.
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Police Civil Service Commission

Police Civil Service Commission to review eligible lists and personnel waivers

The commission will consider approving eligible lists for several police department positions. The body will also review nepotism waivers for four individuals and waiver requests for two Police Captain promotional candidates.

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Bakersfield Police Department
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POLICE CIVIL SERVICE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 8 :30 A . m . - 9 :30 A . m . Bakersfield Police Department Chief's Conference Room 1601 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES   a. Minutes of September 2, 2026   Staff recommends approval of Minutes of September 2, 2026 4. NEW BUSINESS   a. Eligible List Certified by Police Civil Service Commissioners   1. Payroll Specialist-Police (Open) 02492   Staff recommends approval of Eligible List: Payroll Specialist-Police (Open) 02492 2. Police Property and Equipment Specialist (Promotional) 02493   Staff recommends approval of Eligible List; Police Property and Equipment Specialist (Promotional) 02493 3. Administrative Analyst I.II-Police (Open) 02494   Staff recommends approval of Eligible List; Administrative Analyst I.II-Police (Open) 02494 b. Nepotism(s)   1. Jessica Kays, Payroll Specialist-Police (Open) 02492   Staff recommends approval of Nepotism Waiver; Jessica Kays, Payroll Specialist-Police 02492 2. Marcel Galindo, Police Property and Equipment Specialist (Promotional) 02493   Staff recommends approval of Nepotism Waiver; …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

No substantive items listed for October 7, 2026 meeting

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

No substantive items listed for Bakersfield City Council meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to select leadership and 2026-27 meeting schedule

The Bakersfield Youth Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026-27 term. The body will also consider adopting a meeting calendar for the 2026-27 period.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 05, 2026 at 4 :30 P . m . - 5 :30 P . m . Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC COMMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   a. Adoption of the July 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes   1. Adoption of the July 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf 2. Post-Meeting Minutes - YC_Jul27_2026 - English.pdf Staff recommends adoption of minutes. 4. PRESENTATIONS   5. REPORTS   6. DEFERRED BUSINESS   7. NEW BUSINESS   a. Chair and Vice-chair Selection   1. Chair and Vice-chair Selection.pdf Staff recommends the election of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Youth Commission for 2026-27 b. 2026-27 Youth Commission Meeting Schedule   1. 2026-27 Youth Commission Meeting Schedule.pdf 2. YC Tentative Schedule.pdf Staff recommends the adoption of the 2026-27 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar. 8. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS   9. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Adoption of the July 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf 2. Post-Meeting Minutes - YC_Jul27_2026 - English.pdf 1. Chair and Vice-chair Selection.pdf 1. 2026-27 Youth Commission Meeting …
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Sat Oct 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Special Youth Commission

Bakersfield Youth Commission to discuss retreat and meeting protocols

The Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to review reports regarding a commission retreat and meeting protocols. Staff recommends the Commission receive and file these reports.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Saturday, October 03, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m . Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC COMMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   4. PRESENTATIONS   5. REPORTS   6. DEFERRED BUSINESS   7. NEW BUSINESS   a. Youth Commission Retreat   1. Youth Commission Retreat.pdf 2. Youth Commission Meeting Protocol.pdf Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report. 8. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS   9. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Youth Commission Retreat.pdf 2. Youth Commission Meeting Protocol.pdf
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

No substantive agenda items provided

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and no meeting content. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or discussions listed for the Bakersfield Planning Commission.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Laws and Legislation Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for the Laws and Legislation Committee

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Homelessness

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

No agenda items listed for the Finance, Economic Development and Jobs Committee

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

No substantive agenda items provided

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 3:30 PM

City Council Meeting 330

No substantive items listed for City Council Meeting 330

The provided agenda contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council Meeting 515

No substantive items listed for Bakersfield City Council meeting

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Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee

Committee to review process improvements and top applications

The Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive and file two staff presentations: one on process improvement efforts and one reviewing a portion of the top ten applications. The committee will also adopt minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and take public statements. No new business or deferred items are listed.

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City Hall North Conference Room A
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DEVELOPMENT STREAMLINING AD HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12 :00 P . m . - 2 :00 P . m . City Hall North Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Committee Members: Eric Arias Bob Smith Larry Koman 1. ROLL CALL   2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS   a. Agenda Item Public Statements   b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements   3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES   a. Adoption of the August 4, 2026, minutes.   Staff recommends adoption of minutes. 4. REPORTS   a. Presentation Regarding Process Improvement Efforts   1. Presentation Regarding Process Improvement Efforts.pdf Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation. b. Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications   1. Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications.pdf Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS   6. NEW BUSINESS   7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS   8. ADJOURNMENT   No Item Selected   This item has no attachments. 1. Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications.pdf 1. Presentation Regarding Process Improvement Efforts.pdf
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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City Council Caucus Room
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Fire Civil Service Commission

No meeting agenda items available for review

The provided document for the Bakersfield Fire Civil Service Commission meeting on September 14, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed in the record.

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Fire Station #1
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Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee

Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee meeting agenda is empty or procedural

The agenda for the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee meeting on September 11, 2026, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

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City Council Caucus Room
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

No substantive agenda items provided

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific projects, votes, or topics listed for this Planning Commission meeting.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 183 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$13.1MANTHONY VINEYARDS, INC.
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010020/4100029999/GRAPES VARIE
$12.1MANTHONY VINEYARDS, INC.
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010774/4100032271/GRAPES VARIE
$9.5MWESTERN VEG-PRODUCE INC
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009710/4400001939/4100028718/B
$9.4MBAKERSFIELD AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT
Department of Health and Human Services · O ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES AND PROCEDURES STATED HEREIN
$8.3MWESTERN VEG-PRODUCE INC
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009041/4400001643/4100026781/B
$8.1MLCN SERVICES LLC
Department of Defense · ONE (1) BASE YEAR AND TWO (2) OPTION YEARS OF ACTIAN INGRES AND OPENRO
$7.6MWESTERN VEG-PRODUCE INC
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010536/4100031534/BLUEBERRY WI
$7.1MWESTERN VEG-PRODUCE INC
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009338/4100027763/BLUEBERRY WI
$5.8MANTHONY VINEYARDS, INC.
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009200/4100027321/GRAPES VARIE
$5.4MLCN SERVICES LLC
Department of Homeland Security · ACTIAN INGRES DBMS AND OPENROAD SOFTWARE TASK ORDER

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Kern County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,426 people (-$171.3M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)10 ({"Fire": 17, "Flood": 7, "Severe Storm": 6, "Freezing": 3, " · last Sat Jul 27, 2024)
Traffic fatalities47 (25 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments14,352 (219,016 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,380/mo (2,730 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy39.8% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$697.4M
Annual budget
$137.7M
Debt outstanding
2,306
Employees on payroll
1,648
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$697.4M
Spending$605.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$137.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.20×
Debt-load index32 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

2,306 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.455
All kids
0.425
Black kids
0.329

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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