Bakersfield City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Larry Koman
Ward 5 councilmember; current term ends in 2028Ballotpedia
Larry Koman (Ward 5 councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bakersfield City Council after the election.
Won the Ward 5 seat in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election and took office Dec. 18, 2024.
Where Larry Koman stands: positions on the record
Sewer rates2 sourced positions
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
Voted no 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 vote23ABC News (KERO) · May 27, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $2.5 million allocation to The Open Door Network for its new shelter on Dolores Street (passed 5-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteThe Bakersfield Californian · Feb 25, 2026
City office buildings1 sourced position
Voted yes on a refundable deposit toward buying the former Bank of America building (passed 5-2, March 2026).
Council voteThe Bakersfield Californian · Mar 25, 2026
Energy2 sourced positions
Voted no on a $9.2 million solar power and battery project at the city Water Resources building (failed 3-4, Aug. 2026).
Council voteThe Bakersfield Californian · Aug 5, 2026
Voted no on having city staff research distributed energy resources (DER) opportunities (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Council voteThe Bakersfield Californian · Mar 25, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Moved to uphold the neighbors' appeal and deny a 150-foot public safety radio tower in his ward (passed 5-2, Aug. 2026).
Council voteKGET 17 News · Aug 5, 2026
Sanctuary city1 sourced position
As reported by 23ABC News
Said he did not want staff time spent developing a sanctuary city policy before it returns to the council.
“I don’t want to see any time spent staff developing a sanctuary city policy until it comes back to city council for further discussion”
Own statement23ABC News (KERO) · Jul 20, 2026
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