ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: April 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Two appointments to the Public Safety -Vital Services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee
Ward 1 (set to expire December 16, 2026) and Ward 2 (set to expire December 20, 2028) vacancies
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination
BACKGROUND:
Currently there are two vacancies on the Bakersfield Public Safety /Vital City Services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee (Committee) . The current vacancies are due to term expiration of Connie Perez- Andreesen (Ward 2), and the resignation on Mark Dewey (Ward 1) . The terms for these vacancies run concurrent with the nominating Councilmember.
Councilmembers each nominate one member which will be confirmed by majority vote of the Council.
Individuals must reside within the City of Bakersfield for the duration of their term, but do not have to reside within the Ward they are nominated to represent.
Applications for appointment have been received from:
- Hovik Beduryan
- Tyler Clutts
- Jesse Dhaliwal
- Johnny Escobedo
- Noe Garcia
- Michael King
- Jenny Kurdi
- Teehan Malik
- Alissa Reed
- Gabriel Ulloa
- Tatiana Willshee
The City Council formed the Committee on January 9, 2019. The Committee is comprised of members who represent a diverse demographic cross section of the community with experience in business, leadership, accounting and related fields for the purposes of ensuring the proceeds of any revenues pursuant to the measure are expended in a manner consistent with the priorities of the measure. In mak ing its appointment to the Committee, the City Council may, at its discretion, consider various factors applicable to each candidate including, but not limited to the candidate's professional and educational background and affiliation with or nomination by groups or organizations such as the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, Kern County Taxpayers Association, Bakersfield Association of Realtors and Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item has no fiscal impact as committee members do not receive compensation.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Recruitment Packet 4-2-2026