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Taft mayor criticizes state high-speed rail funding changes during council statements
Summary
Mayor North used council statements to criticize recently signed legislation (identified as Senate Bill 237) and an extension of cap-and-trade funding, alleging the changes will guarantee roughly $1 billion per year to high-speed rail and reduce funding available to other programs.
During council statements on Dec. 2, 2025, Mayor North sharply criticized state legislation and changes to cap-and-trade funding that he said prioritize high-speed rail over other programs.
Mayor North said the governor signed multiple bills near the end of the legislative session, and he identified one measure as "Senate Bill 237," which he said codified Kern County's countywide environmental review and…
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