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Kern supervisors ask staff to return with proposal to oppose Gov. Newsom’s Prop 50

5774423 · September 12, 2025
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After public comment and remarks from supervisors alleging Prop 50 would circumvent the voters’ redistricting commission, the board voted to bring back a resolution for consideration opposing Proposition 50.

The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday directed county staff to return at a later meeting with an item to consider formally opposing Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed redistricting initiative.

Supervisor Buddy Peters made the referral after members of the public raised legal and policy concerns about Proposition 50, including allegations the measure would circumvent the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and impose significant costs. Peters…

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