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Tom Webster
Tom Webster was a member of the Panama-Buena Vista Union Board of Education in California, representing Area 2. He assumed office on July 11, 2023. He left office on December 13, 2024.
Webster ran for election to the Bakersfield City Council to represent Ward 6 in California. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Webster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tom Webster was born in Bakersfield, California. He earned a high school diploma from West High School, an associate degree from the Allan Hancock Junior College, and a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1999. His professional experience includes working as the webmaster for the City of Bakersfield and in the communications field.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Bakersfield, California (2024)
General election
General election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 6
Zack Bashirtash defeated Imelda Ceja, Tom Webster, and Johnny Olaguez in the general election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Zack Bashirtash (Nonpartisan) | 35.7 | 6,448 | |
| Imelda Ceja (Nonpartisan) | 32.8 | 5,935 | ||
 | Tom Webster (Nonpartisan)  | 17.2 | 3,108 | |
| Johnny Olaguez (Nonpartisan) | 14.3 | 2,578 | ||
| Total votes: 18,069 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Webster in this election.
2020
See also: Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, California, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Panama-Buena Vista Union School District At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Panama-Buena Vista Union School District At-large on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bryan Easter (Nonpartisan) | 20.1 | 14,024 | |
| ✔ |  | J.P. Lake (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 11,878 |
| ✔ | Paula Van Auken (Nonpartisan) | 16.0 | 11,163 | |
| Zack Bashirtash (Nonpartisan) | 15.2 | 10,615 | ||
 | Kelly Youngstrom (Nonpartisan) | 15.1 | 10,557 | |
| Tom Webster (Nonpartisan) | 9.1 | 6,333 | |
| Michael Tann (Nonpartisan) | 4.9 | 3,408 | ||
| Muosadak Abbas (Nonpartisan) | 2.5 | 1,754 | ||
| Total votes: 69,732 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tom Webster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Webster's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Economic Development: I aim to foster a thriving local economy by supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses.
- Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements: I advocate for equitable infrastructure investments to ensure that Ward 6, the vibrant heart of our community, receives the attention it deserves.
- Animal Welfare and Pet-Friendly Initiatives: I am committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and providing resources to reduce the stray animal population in our city.
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2020
Tom Webster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Webster's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- We need tech-forward responsible governance on our school board.
- Our district deserves leadership that is invested in Bakersfield and our community.
- I graduated from this district and owe much of my success to the teachers here. It's time for me to give something back.
I believe that our schools are the hub of our communities and that providing a safe and welcoming learning environment is the first step in building a better future for the valley and for Bakersfield.
Christa McAuliffe become the first teacher to go into space. When the shuttle exploded, I remember being confused and so sad. I remember having a BMX bike at the time called the Challenger, and I don't know if I was ever able to bring myself to ride it again.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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