http://www.bakersfieldvoice.com/home/Blog/Alluetta It's election year. What are your expectations for the Mayor of Bakersfield? The office of Mayor may be mostly ceremonial but the Mayor still represents our great city. It is important that our Mayor is an outstanding citizen, cares about the residents of Bakersfield, understands economical issues and promotes commerce. This blog is to discuss the candidates and relevent issues. en-us