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Kern County board unanimously appoints Craig Murphy as planning director
Summary
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 reported a unanimous 5–0 closed‑session vote to appoint Craig Murphy as director of Planning and Natural Resources, effective Dec. 27, 2025; Murphy, an interim director since Aug. 23, praised county staff and his family.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 announced the unanimous 5–0 appointment of Craig Murphy as director of Planning and Natural Resources, effective Dec. 27, 2025. The board reported the action out of closed session.
Murphy, who has served as interim director since Aug. 23, has worked for Kern County for about 20…
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