Turlock City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin Bixel
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Kevin Bixel, the incumbent, is running for Turlock City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeremy Rocha.
Ballots mailed and early voting opens · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayPhysician assistant in neurosurgery who has represented Turlock's District 1 on the City Council since 2022.
Mayor Amy Bublak, Kevin Bixel and Cassandra Abram have terms expiring in 2026; Rebecka Monez and Erika Phillips have terms expiring in 2028. City of Turlock
Where Kevin Bixel stands: positions on the record
Council role1 sourced position
Says the council's role is policy, not managing employees.
“I believe the City Council’s role is to make good policy, not manage employees”
Own statementModesto Bee
Development fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Turlock Development Incentive, a 25% cut in Capital Facilities Fees for eligible commercial, retail and industrial projects (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteTurlock Journal · Apr 1, 2026
Homeless shelter funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $1 contribution that would have secured nearly $270,000 in state funds for the We Care shelter (failed 2-3, April 2025).
Council voteTurlock Journal · Jun 14, 2025
Fire services1 sourced position
Voted for Turlock fire autonomy rather than renewing the agreement with Modesto (outvoted 2-3, March 2026).
Council voteTurlock Journal · Mar 25, 2026
Cannabis tax1 sourced position
Voted in favor of putting a cannabis business tax on the November 2024 ballot (outvoted 2-3, June 2024).
Council voteTurlock Journal · Jun 26, 2024
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