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Kern County, CA November 3, 1998 General

Member of City Council; City of Bakersfield; Ward 4
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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David Couch 7,774 votes 59.7%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Financial Consultant and Portfolio Manager
  • BS Business Administration - California State University at San Jose
  • Business Correspondent KERN Radio
  • Co-hosts "After the Bell' KGEO Radio Financial Investment Talk Show
Priorities:
  • City and County cooperation and communication
  • Adequate traffic, fire and police infrastructure for growth
  • Pledges to be a true representative of the People by being accessible and available
Kevin McDermott 5,197 votes 39.9%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman/Councilman
  • B.A. Economics -- Stanford University
  • MBA -- Harvard University
  • President -- Bakersfield Centennial Celebration Foundation
  • Past Chairman Kern County Republican Central Committee
  • Member Kern Council of Governments
  • Senior Financial Consultant -- Merrill Lynch
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • Economic Growth
  • Cost Efficient Government
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