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Bakersfield City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Cassie Bittle

Candidate for City Council Ward 3

11 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Cassie Bittle is running for Bakersfield City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kathryn Halling, Seth Hewett, Juan Carlos "JC" Llamas and Pedro Naveiras.

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Today

Owner of KC Steakhouse and a Bakersfield planning commissioner; she has served on the Flood Ministries board and the jail bed task force.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Restaurant Owner/Businesswoman
Endorsed by
State Senator Shannon Grove, Congressman Vince Fong, Supervisor Jeff Flores, Sheriff Donny Youngblood and Mayor Karen Goh, among others listed on her site Cassie Bittle campaign site
Campaign website
cassiebittleforcouncil.com

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Congressman Vince Fong endorsed Cassie Bittle (Ward 3) and Ryan Crowl (Ward 4). KGET 17 News · Sep 11, 2026

Where Cassie Bittle stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • As reported by 23ABC News

    Said she has worked on homelessness with the Downtown Association and the City Council.

    “I've worked with the Downtown Association and directly with City Council to make a difference”

    Forum answer23ABC News (KERO) · Sep 21, 2026

Public safety2 sourced positions

  • As reported by 23ABC News

    Said crime affects residents in every part of Bakersfield.

    “Whether you are on Rosedale or on the Eastside or Southwest Bakersfield, crime affects us all”

    Forum answer23ABC News (KERO) · Sep 21, 2026

  • As reported by The Bakersfield Californian; not a direct quote

    Named a need for more jail beds and housing among issues the council must address.

    Own statementThe Bakersfield Californian · Jun 24, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

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