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Kern County supervisors elect Leticia Perez chair; Dave Couch named vice chair
Summary
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to name Supervisor Leticia Perez chair for 2025 and Supervisor Dave Couch vice chair in a voice vote during its Jan. 6 meeting; supporters filled the chamber and several public speakers urged continued focus on veterans, maternal health and community partnerships.
Supervisor Leticia Perez was elected chair of the Kern County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor Dave Couch was named vice chair during the board's Jan. 6 meeting at the county administrative center in Bakersfield.
The maneuver was made by Supervisor Jason Flores, who moved to nominate Perez as chair and Couch as vice chair, and seconded by Supervisor Peters; the motion was approved by voice vote with no roll-call tally recorded in the meeting transcript. The board adjourned to a scheduled meeting on Jan. 7, 2025 at 9 a.m.
The reorganization drew an unusually large crowd for what is often a ceremonial item. Supporters and community leaders filled the chamber and…
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