Shafter City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Pete
Espinoza
Councilmember; term expires December 2028City of Shafter
Pete Espinoza (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Shafter City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Shafter councilmember, first elected to the council in December 2020.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Pete Espinoza
4 sourced01Growth and development1 sourced position
Voted yes on a general plan amendment and zone change for 40.06 acres at E. Los Angeles and S. Mannel avenues, to low-density residential (R-1) zoning (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Shafter · May 19, 2026
02Aquatic center1 sourced position
Voted yes on a contract with SAC SFM, LLC (Sports Facilities Management) to manage the Aquatic Center, up to $850,000 a year for three years (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Shafter · May 19, 2026
03Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on a memorandum of understanding with the Kern Community College District to explore a Shafter-based regional law enforcement training facility (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Shafter · May 19, 2026
04Police technology1 sourced position
Voted yes on implementing a first-responder drone program using Flock Safety drone technology (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Shafter · Jun 2, 2026
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