The Kern County Board of Supervisors met today as scheduled for Tuesday’s August 27, 2024, Board Meeting. Supervisor Phillip Peters (District 1), Supervisor Jeff Flores (District 3), Chairman David Couch (District 4), and Supervisor Leticia Perez (District 5) were in attendance. District 2 is currently vacant. For information on how to address the Board on a specific agenda item or provide general public comment, please click here.
Meeting Highlights:
- The Board opened remarks on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget by opening today’s budget hearings.
- The $4.4 billion budget tells a story of the vision for Kern’s future, from strategic investments in public safety, park improvements, education through libraries, and economic development to supporting prudent, sustainable allocations.
- This year’s budget continues to enhance services for residents of unincorporated communities with Measure K funds, making significant investments in public safety and infrastructure.
- Additionally, aided with State and federal funds, the budget allocates funds to improve roads, enhance behavioral health and substance use services, and provide increased social services and support to the most vulnerable County residents.
- The FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget for all funds totals $4.4 billion, an increase of $10 million, or 0.23% from the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
- The budget in total supports a workforce of 8,860 authorized positions.
- Watch the entire presentation here.
- Item No. 96 AM session:
- The Board closed today’s budget hearings and voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget.
The next Regular Board Meetings are scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
