Bakersfield, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Bakersfield City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Andrae Gonzales

Ward 2 councilmember; current term ends in 2028Ballotpedia

8 sourced positions

Andrae Gonzales (Ward 2 councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bakersfield City Council after the election.

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On the Bakersfield City Council since 2016 and a former Bakersfield City School District trustee; he is also on the November ballot for State Assembly District 35.

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Andrae Gonzales, the Ward 2 councilmember, is running for State Assembly District 35 in November. Ballotpedia

Where Andrae Gonzales stands: positions on the record

Sewer rates3 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on a motion to adopt the sewer rate plan and develop one-time aid for very low- and fixed-income households (failed 2-5, May 2026).

    Council voteKGET 17 News · May 27, 2026

  • Moved to follow the county's scenario of bonding in earlier years, with a three-year sewer rate plan (May 2026).

    Council voteKGET 17 News · May 27, 2026

  • Voted yes on the five-year sewer rate plan raising the annual rate to $475 in 2026-27, rising to $875 (passed 5-2, May 2026).

    Council vote23ABC News (KERO) · May 27, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Pulled a $7.8 million Mercy House agreement for the Brundage Lane Navigation Center from the consent agenda and said the city should discuss scaling down shelter beds (July 2025).

    Own statementThe Bakersfield Californian · Jul 9, 2025

Sanctuary city2 sourced positions
Energy1 sourced position
Public safety1 sourced position

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