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Kern LAFCO approves Bakersfield 'White Lane' annexation 4–3 amid concerns about outreach and fee guarantees
Summary
Kern County LAFCO voted 4–3 to approve Annexation 709 (White Lane No.9) to the City of Bakersfield and to proceed without a protest hearing, despite commissioners and residents raising questions about outreach completeness and uncertainty over who would pay sewer connection fees.
Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission approved Annexation 709 (White Lane No. 9) — a proposed 111.33-acre annexation into the City of Bakersfield intended to extend sewer and water services — by a 4–3 roll-call vote after debate over outreach and the financial responsibility for sewer connections.
Executive Officer Knox introduced the proposal, noting the area is a Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community and that Self Help Enterprises initiated the annexation on behalf of residents seeking sewer service. Knox described aging septic systems and said the project has been…
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