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Kern LAFCO to study East Kern water districts; staff to return with MSR plan and budget options
Summary
The commission approved staff work to perform municipal service reviews (MSRs) focusing on Inyokern CSD, Indian Wells Valley Water District and City of Ridgecrest, and authorized staff to return with a staffing and funding plan after further analysis.
Kern LAFCO directed staff on April 16 to pursue municipal service reviews of East Kern water providers, including Inyokern Community Services District, Indian Wells Valley Water District, and the City of Ridgecrest, after staff described operational and groundwater concerns and a request from the State Water Board.
Executive Officer Bud Knox said the State Water Board has asked LAFCO to examine options in the Indian Wells Valley. Knox recommended adding funding and potentially a full‑time employee (or…
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