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Bakersfield City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Ryan Crowl

Candidate for City Council Ward 4

11 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Ryan Crowl is running for Bakersfield City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bob Smith.

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Professional pilot who manages Lloyd's Aviation near Meadows Field Airport and is CEO and founder of Hangar Safe.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Aviation Businessman; Pilot
Endorsed by
Congressman Vince Fong KGET 17 News · Sep 11, 2026

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

Where Ryan Crowl stands: positions on the record

Sewer rates1 sourced position

  • As reported by KGET 17 News

    Said the city failed to charge enough for sewer service for years, leaving only bad options.

    “So yes, we have to spend the money, but it would have been much less painful if we planned ahead of time.”

    Forum answerKGET 17 News · Sep 29, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

  • As reported by KGET 17 News

    Wants financial reports filed on time, a structurally balanced budget and long-term capital planning.

    “We can get a structurally balanced budget, and then we can plan ahead for capital improvements over a long-term period”

    Forum answerKGET 17 News · Sep 29, 2026

Sanctuary city1 sourced position

  • As reported by KGET 17 News

    Said he does not support Bakersfield becoming a sanctuary city.

    “But absolutely I do not support Bakersfield being a sanctuary city”

    Forum answerKGET 17 News · Sep 29, 2026

City oversight1 sourced position

  • As reported by 23ABC News

    Said a proposed tripling of sewer rates led him to run, blaming staff and the council's lack of oversight.

    “It's a combination of lack of responsibility on city staff for not doing their job and the city council for not holding them accountable”

    Forum answer23ABC News (KERO) · Sep 14, 2026

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