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Commissioner warns special districts face revenue shortfalls as LAFCO explores efficiency options
Summary
A Kern County commissioner said property‑tax revenues are falling in parts of the county, placing pressure on special districts and prompting LAFCO to consider consolidation and efficiency measures to sustain services.
Commissioner Clark used the Feb. 19 Kern County LAFCO meeting to raise concerns about declining property‑tax revenues in parts of Kern County and the resulting fiscal stress on special districts that provide parks, water, sewer, fire and other community services.
Clark said property-tax receipts in some districts have declined more sharply than expected and that reserves are depleted in many districts, particularly recreation and park…
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