Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting
The Board addressed a variety of items, including several closed session matters involving labor negotiators and legal counsel. Public hearings were held regarding general plan amendments and zoning changes for specific land use projects, including solar facility development and residential rezoning. The Board also reviewed and approved multiple departmental requests, such as grant agreements for homeless outreach and public infrastructure projects, budget adjustments for various county service areas, and engineering consultant contract amendments. Furthermore, the Board authorized capital asset acquisitions, property purchases for the Fire Department, and contributions to local organizations and non-profits.
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The meeting included the presentation of the pet of the week by the Director of Animal Services and the approval of a consent agenda. The Board adopted a resolution honoring Chief Probation Officer William Dickinson upon his retirement for his 32 years of service. Additionally, the Board proclaimed August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month, highlighting the department's efforts in facilitating financial and medical support for families.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
Kern County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board discussed several items, including the approval of the consent agenda with modifications to specific items. Public comments addressed Opportunity Zones 2.0 and the county's election process. The Board also sat as the Kern Sanitation Authority to consider consent items. A special presentation was held featuring North Korean refugees who shared their experiences and discussed the Freedom Bridge Foundation. Additionally, the Board conducted a public hearing regarding the confirmation of costs for nuisance abatement work performed by staff.
Jun 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Civil Service Commission County Of Kern Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed and approved a comprehensive examination schedule for various roles, including technicians, aides, nurses, specialists, and field-based positions. They established new job specifications for health care roles in compliance with minimum wage requirements. Additionally, the commission reviewed revised job specifications for several health care and aviation classifications, including public health and fire helicopter pilot series. The meeting included reports from commission officers and the Human Resources division, and concluded with a closed session focused on employee certification objections, disciplinary actions, and hearing scheduling.
