Local Politics · Avenal, CA
13 Candidates Running for Four Avenal City Council Seats in Nov. 3 Election
Following an April recall of four Avenal City Council members, voters will choose replacements on Nov. 3. Seven candidates are competing for two full-term (four-year) seats, while six candidates seek two short-term seats ending in December 2028. The Hanford Sentinel posed identical questions to all candidates; eight declined to respond, and three provided detailed answers covering priorities such as the city's fire department status, landfill oversight, finances, and restoring public trust. Key issues include whether Avenal should retain its own Fire Department or return to Kings County Fire, and how to address community divisions following the recall.