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Kern LAFCO adopts 2026–27 preliminary budget, increases membership line

Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (Kern LAFCO) · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Kern LAFCO on March 18 adopted a preliminary 2026–27 budget, directing staff to prepare a final budget for April after amending the membership line to $10,000; the budget keeps reserves at about 10% and budgets staffing changes and increased professional services for MSR work.

The Kern Local Agency Formation Commission adopted its proposed preliminary 2026–27 budget at the March 18 meeting, approving an amendment to increase the membership line item and directing staff to prepare a final budget for the April meeting.

Blair, executive officer, told the commission the preliminary budget meets the statutory timetable (a proposed budget must be adopted by May 1 and the final budget by June 15 under Government Code section 56381) and that application fees are expected to make up about 10–15% of revenues while assessments from the county, cities and independent…

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