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Council approves $3,000 donation to Honor Flight of Kern County in memory of Lynn Eckert
Summary
The city will donate $3,000 to Honor Flight of Kern County to send veterans and caregivers to Washington, D.C.; council approved the donation by motion and asked staff to coordinate a presentation and photo.
The Tehachapi City Council approved a $3,000 donation to Honor Flight of Kern County and asked staff to coordinate a presentation and press photo honoring Lynn Eckert, a longtime American Legion volunteer who recently died.
Keith Budge, community engagement officer, described Eckert’s involvement with veterans’ groups and proposed dedicating the donation in her name. Budge said the city’s contribution, paired with Honor Flight fundraising, should cover roughly two veteran seats plus escorts; he said Honor Flight indicated the cost per veteran is about $1,500.
Council member [motion maker not specified] moved to donate $3,000 “to Honor Flight in honor of Lynn Eckert and to Tehachapi local residents to attend.” The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Steve (Honor Flight representative) thanked the council and said the donation brought his local fundraising total near $38,000; he said Honor Flight is a volunteer organization and that all funds raised go directly to sending veterans to Washington, D.C. He described the emotional impact of the trips, particularly for Vietnam‑era veterans.
The council directed staff to work with Honor Flight and council members to present the donation and produce a photo and press release.
