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Kern County residents urge supervisors to rescind opposition to Proposition 50; board declines to reverse vote
Summary
Dozens of residents, veterans, youth groups and civic leaders urged the Kern County Board of Supervisors to rescind an earlier board resolution opposing Proposition 50 and to let voters decide. Supervisors heard the comments but did not reopen or rescind the prior board action during the meeting.
Dozens of residents asked the Kern County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 to rescind a prior board resolution opposing Proposition 50 and to let voters decide the ballot measure.
Retired Judge Robert Tafoya told the board, “I ask that this board take a neutral position on Proposition 50 and let the voters decide for themselves.” Several speakers who followed — including community groups, students and longtime activists — urged the supervisors to withdraw the county’s opposition and to respect the nonpartisan role of an elected board.
Why it matters: Speakers said Proposition 50 is a…
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