MEET DAVID
David was sworn in as Kern County’s Fourth District Supervisor on January 7, 2013. Supervisor Couch was re-elected to office in 2016, 2018 and 2020.
David is a lifelong resident of Kern County and has served as a City Councilman and County Supervisor for over 20 years. David has over 25 years of private sector experience working in the financial services and energy industries.
Supervisor Couch represents Kern County’s Fourth District, which includes the communities of Lost Hills, Delano, McFarland, Wasco, Shafter, Buttonwillow, McKittrick, Derby Acres, parts of Southwest Bakersfield, Lamont, and Arvin.
During his time on the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Couch has worked to support public safety, improve air quality, promote healthier lifestyles though wellness programs, and encourage business development and job growth. No problem is too big or too small for Supervisor Couch. Supervisor Couch and his office are ready and willing to assist you with your concerns.
Endorsements
Cynthia Zimmer, Kern County District Attorney
Olivia Trujillo, Arvin Mayor
Daniel Borreli, Arvin Mayor Pro Tem
Donny Horton, Arvin Councilmember
Susana Reyes, Arvin Councilmember
Saul Ayon, McFarland Mayor
Ricardo Cano, McFarland Vice Mayor
Amador Ayon, McFarland Councilmember
Maria Perez, McFarland Councilmember
Anita Gonzalez, McFarland Councilmember
Chad Givens, Shafter Mayor
Pete Espinoza, Shafter Councilmember
Gilbert Alvarado, Shafter Councilmember
Gustavo Olvera, Shafter Councilmember
Vincent Martinez, Wasco Mayor
Gilberto Reyna, Wasco Councilmember
Eduardo Saldana, Wasco Councilmember
Karen Goh, Bakersfield Mayor
Patty Gray, Bakersfield Councilmember
Bruce Freeman, Bakersfield Councilmember
Joe Alindajao, Delano Mayor
Jim Beltran, McFarland USD Board President
Monica Reyes, Arvin USD Board Member
Jesus Perez, Bear Mountain Park & Recreation District Chairman
Rick Jahj, Kern County Planning Commissioner, Business Owner
Kevin Oliver, Kern County Planning Commissioner, Oliver & Associates Real Estate
Art Armendariz, Delano Joint Union High School Board President
Orchel Krier, Taft Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Prado Calderon, Lamont Public Utility District President
Robert Rodriguez, Bear Mounty Recreation & Parks District Board Member
Arvin Police Officers' Association
Delano Police Officers' Association
Kern County Professional Firefighters PAC
Kern County Probation Officer's Association
Kern County Prosecutors Association
Kern Law Enforcement Agency