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Public raises election administration, cannabis‑near‑schools and trail maintenance concerns during public comment
Summary
At the Oct. 7 meeting, residents told supervisors they are worried about Senate Bill 851 and voter‑roll accuracy, cannabis businesses near schools, and unrepaired Kern River equestrian trails; officials directed some to staff for follow‑up and noted county ordinance prohibiting storefront dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
Members of the public used the board's public comment period on Oct. 7 to raise concerns about local election administration, cannabis businesses near schools and damaged equestrian trails.
Charles Shen, a retired Marine, and Glenn Clayton and Dennis McClain spoke about recent changes in state election law and potential impacts on local certification authority. Clayton cited provisions in Senate Bill 851 and…
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