Block To Block

DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD BLOCK CAPTAINS


Block Captain Responsibilities


The Downtown Bakersfield Block Captain program supports the heart of our city at a micro level. Using the smaller, more commonly associated boundaries for downtown, our downtown covers almost 300 square blocks. This is a large area to manage well. The micro-objective approach provides a platform to serve each block in small-scale form, with small-group interactions.

For this program to be successful Block captains must fulfill the following responsibilities: A team approach is acceptable but the Block Captain must remain the point person.

  • Be accessible by cell and/or email.

  • Visit each business monthly and handout given information from DBA / DBDC

  • Provide information to DBA / DBDC from your Block Businesses

  • Discuss and find solutions at monthly Empowerment meetings to issues communicated by DBA.

  • Bakersfield Police Department Downtown Beat officers will inform DBA of issues and DBA will inform Block Captains.

  • There descanted block & report back to DBA/ DBDC. Block captain management by walking around.

  • Encourage block business occupants to communicate their events and news to the Discover Downtown Live coordinator.

  • Encourage non-members to become members of DBA.

  • Frequently check the Block-by-Block, Downtown Community Watch Facebook Page

  • Engage with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and the Downtown Business Development Corporation (DBDC).


The Downtown Bakersfield Block Captain program to support the heart of our city at a micro level. Using the smaller, more commonly associated boundaries for downtown, our downtown covers almost 300 square blocks. Recognizing this is a large area to manage well, the micro-objective approach will provide a platform to serve each block in small-scale form, with small group interactions. Blocks are defined as “inward blocks,” businesses facing each other.

Submit your interest in becoming a Downtown Bakersfield Block Captain. Please review your area details and Block Captain responsibilities on this form to understand the commitment required by each Block Captain.

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Phone: 661-325-5892

Address: 1675 Chester Ave Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93301