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Tehachapi honors Officer Richard Flores, proclaims Community Action Month and swears in new treasurer
Summary
The council recognized Officer Richard Flores as Tehachapi Police Department's 2026 Officer of the Year, proclaimed May as Community Action Month for CAPK's services, and the city clerk swore in Cody Dearm as city treasurer.
Officer Richard Flores was presented with the Tehachapi Police Department's 2026 Officer of the Year award in recognition of his work as a field training officer and contributions to department training and community engagement. The mayor presented a certificate honoring Flores for "outstanding dedication, leadership, and service to the Tehachapi Police Department." The award followed a departmental nomination and a unanimous selection by supervisors and peers.
The council also recognized the Community Action Partnership of Kern County (CAPK) for its local programs that support families and seniors; staff noted CAPK delivered over 22 million pounds of food countywide in the past year and operates Head Start and food‑box programs for seniors in the area. Bailey, presenting for the city, invited Anita (CAPK) to speak and introduced new board member Marget Wheeler.
In a procedural item, the city clerk administered the oath of office to Cody Dearm as city treasurer. Dearm recited the standard oath affirming support of the U.S. and California constitutions and pledged to discharge the duties of the office.
These ceremonial and personnel items preceded the council's regular business and required no formal votes beyond acceptance of proclamations and the swearing‑in.
