Porterville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Darrin Crowell
Councilmember, District 3 (appointed September 2026)Porterville Recorder
Darrin Crowell (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Porterville City Council after the election.
Appointed Porterville District 3 councilmember who cited past work with Kern County Probation.
Darrin Crowell was appointed to the vacant District 3 seat in September 2026, after the resignation of former Councilmember A.J. Rivas. Porterville Recorder
Where Darrin Crowell stands: positions on the record
Council vacancy1 sourced position
Appointed to the vacant District 3 seat after Vice Mayor Ed McKervey and Councilmember Stan Green voted for him (September 2026).
Council votePorterville Recorder
Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by the Porterville Recorder; not a direct quote
Said public safety, particularly police and fire services, should be a major priority.
Forum answerPorterville Recorder
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by the Porterville Recorder; not a direct quote
Said the community should look for ways to provide a hand up, while people who refuse help and keep committing crimes may face jail.
Forum answerPorterville Recorder
On the ballot this time
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