 Harvey L. Hall is a life-long Californian, having grown up in Bakersfield and graduating from Bakersfield High School. He attended Bakersfield Community College and San Francisco City College. In 1960 he embarked on a career in emergency medical service, and in 1971 founded Hall Ambulance Service where he still serves as president.
Hall Ambulance is currently the largest and premier emergency and non-emergency medical transportation provider in Kern County. In addition, Hall Ambulance is the largest privately-owned emergency and non-emergency medical transportation provider in the state. The Company is the 30th largest privately-owned ambulance company in the United States and belongs to the American Ambulance Association and the California Ambulance Association.
Harvey Hall turned his attention to running for Mayor of Bakersfield in 1999. Running under the slogan “Unity in the Community” he handily defeated a field of nine other candidates in the March 2000 election. During his swearing-in ceremony on January 2, 2001, Mayor Hall made clear his goal with the statement: “Our city is one of greatness and it will be my goal everyday to make every day better than the day before and to try and make this city the best city in America.”
Mayor Hall is Bakersfield’s 25th Mayor. He was re-elected in 2004 and 2008, and is presently serving his third term. Additionally, he is only the second Mayor in our city’s history to serve three terms. Bakersfield’s population has dramatically increased over the last twenty years, more than doubling from 161,670 in 1989 to 333,719 in 2009, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. This ever-changing face of the city presents Mayor Hall abundant opportunities to promote commerce while encouraging citizens to rise to meet the challenges of the future with determination, dedication and tenacity. He staunchly believes the Bakersfield’s tomorrows are bright!
As Bakersfield’s mayor, Harvey Hall has initiated monthly Mayor’s Freeway Cleanups, is active with the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee and the annual Great American Cleanup. His entire Mayor’s salary is turned over to the Kern Community Foundation for the purpose of funding scholarships for local students attending local colleges or the university. Mayor Hall is particularly fond of participating in events that encourage children and young people to pursue their dreams and goals. His key focus in his role as Mayor is shining a positive light on our community and her citizens.
Mayor Hall is married with four children and four grandchildren.
Community Service
Current
Service:
Board member of the following organizations:
African American Network: 1999 - present
Coalition to Protect and Preserve Private Property Rights: 1991 - present
Police Activities League, Honorary Board Member: 2000 - present
Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation: 1994 - present
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation: 1999 - present
Mount Elgon Corporation, Advisory Council Member: 1999 – present
San Joaquin
Valley Rail Committee: 2001 – present
Highway 99 Task Force: 2002-present
Past Service: Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield: 1990
- 2004
Kern Community College District, Elected Trustee: 1996 - 2000
Bakersfield College Foundation, Board Member: 1994 - 2000
Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield, President: 1997 - 1999
Downtown Business Association, Board Member: 1992 - 2000
Police Activities League, Board Member: 1998 - 2000
Kern County Law Enforcement
Foundation, President and Board Member: 1990 - 2000
15th District Agricultural Association (Kern County Fair Board), Director
(appointed by Governor Wilson): 1998 - 2001
MARE Advisory Board: 1997 - 2002
Kern County Network for Children, Trustee: 1995-2002
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