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Bakersfield
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Ken Weir

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
29:26
Avg per meeting
2:27
Segments
382

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (12)(Development)

critical↑Jan 2026[25]

New Residential Subdivisions and Time Extensions

Private investment in local housing infrastructure.

high↑Jan 2026[24]

Riverview Marketplace Commercial Center & General Plan Amendment

Generates extensive private investment and creates approximately 2,000 construction and operational jobs.

critical↓Mar 2026[13]

General Plan Update Public Comment Period

Long-term planning affects city infrastructure investments and development fees.

critical→Feb 2026[10]

Affordable Housing and Open Door Network Shelter Construction

Allocates local housing trust funds to support affordable housing development projects.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 25-0004 (Buena Vista Road)

Guides future mixed-use and residential capital investment in Ward 5.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations

Involves allocation of funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Top Ten Applications Review

Top priority projects represent significant capital investment and potential tax revenue for the city.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Residential Subdivisions and Tract Maps

Private investment in residential infrastructure totaling multiple housing units across various wards.

critical↓Mar 2026[2]

2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and RHNA Compliance

None discussed at this meeting.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Boys & Girls Club Expansion in Old Town Kern

Private organizational investment in community facilities.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

Oilfield Compatibility and Mineral Rights in Residential Developments

Potential unconstitutional taking of mineral extraction rights and significant EIR preparation costs.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Sumner Station Historic Depot Lease and Redevelopment

The city has spent roughly $140,000 on security and fencing, plus ongoing police and code enforcement expenses, with future restoration estimates ranging from $10 million to $30 million.

Decisions during term (4)

Recorded while Weir was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.