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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Bakersfield Ward 4 candidates Smith, Crowl meet on debate stage, spar over city finances

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – On the debate stage Tuesday night, candidate for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 4 Ryan Crowl said he never intended to run for public office, but between what he said is a combination of not enough oversight and the current council not meeting public expectations, he’s …

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Two candidates in Bakersfield’s City Council's fourth Ward race will face-off in a live debate Tuesday evening. Hosted by 17 News, incumbent Councilmember Bob Smith will debate incoming candidate Ryan Crowl for the Ward 4 seat.

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    Watch the Bakersfield City Council Ward 4 debate on KGET+.

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – On the debate stage Tuesday night, candidate for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 4 Ryan Crowl said he never intended to run for public office, but between what he said is a combination of not enough oversight and the current council not meeting public expectations, he’s …

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