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Public raises objections after abatement item withdrawn from consent agenda

Kern County Board of Supervisors · April 15, 2026
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Summary

A consent agenda abatement item (6y) was withdrawn for staff revision after multiple residents said they were cited incorrectly and that abatement methods damaged property; Public Works said staff will work with affected owners and the board approved the remainder of the consent agenda.

During the board's consent-agenda period, staff withdrew item 6y to allow for a revised fiscal impact ($241,773) and to give Public Works time to work with affected property owners.

Several residents came forward to object. One speaker said the county billed two properties despite there being a single APN and told the board the owner faced roughly $4,000 in charges. Another…

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