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There’s soon to be a vacant seat on the Bakersfield City Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the latest election results, Ward 2 Councilman Andrae Gonzales appears to be headed to Sacramento to take his place representing the 35th Assembly District.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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