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Kern County LAFCO reviews draft strategic plan, hires part‑time analyst to begin municipal service reviews

5774425 · August 29, 2025
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Summary

At its Aug. 20 meeting the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) discussed and requested revisions to a consultant draft strategic plan, introduced a newly hired part‑time senior analyst to lead municipal service reviews, and directed staff to return a revised plan at the commission's Sept. 17 meeting.

Chair Flores opened the Aug. 20 meeting of the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission by introducing Monia Jamieson as a part‑time senior analyst who will begin in‑house municipal service reviews.

Executive Officer Knox said the office had hired Jamieson and described her role: “Monia Jamieson joins us on a part time basis to begin our in house municipal service reviews,” and noted she has personnel and finance experience working with special districts.

Consultant Dr. Keith Woolridge presented a draft strategic plan he compiled from a five‑point survey and interviews with commissioners and staff. He described the methodology as a mix of quantitative survey responses and qualitative interviews and said the draft lists common themes and suggested priorities compiled from commissioner input.

Commissioners praised…

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