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Porterville City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Scott Bowler

Candidate for City Council District 1

4 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

Scott Bowler is running for Porterville City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Paul Vera.

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Porterville resident since 1988 and Business Engagement Specialist at the Employment Connection. He serves on the city's Charter Review Committee.

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Greg Meister, Taha Saleh, Scott Bowler and Paul Vera all took part in the candidate forum hosted by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce and Porterville College. Porterville Recorder

Where Scott Bowler stands: positions on the record

Measure U1 sourced position

  • Opposes Measure U as presented and implemented, citing concern that lane miles are prioritized over lasting work.

    “I do not support Measure U as it is currently being presented and implemented.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

Measure V1 sourced position

  • Supports Measure V, saying clearer vacancy procedures provide continuity and stability.

    “I support Measure V because updating the process for filling City Council vacancies can provide continuity and stability in city leadership.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

Road paving1 sourced position

  • Does not agree with the current paving approach and says quantity appears to be prioritized over quality.

    “It appears that quantity is being prioritized over quality.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

Flock cameras1 sourced position

  • Supports Flock cameras used responsibly with clear policies and oversight.

    “Flock cameras can help law enforcement investigate crimes more quickly and provide valuable information during emergencies.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

Fee increases1 sourced position

  • Would support smaller, incremental fee increases rather than large, sudden ones if truly necessary.

    “If fee increases are truly necessary to maintain essential city services, I would support smaller, incremental increases rather than large, sudden increases.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

Planning and engineering merger1 sourced position
Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Would keep pursuing grants and partnerships to expand services, with a long-term plan for a future location if capacity is needed.

    “My plan would be to continue pursuing grants and partnerships to expand services, while developing a long-term plan for a future location if additional capacity becomes necessary.”

    Own statementPorterville Recorder · Sep 18, 2026

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