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Kern County is one of 58 California counties. The Office of the Kern County Registrar of Voters is responsible for the conduct of elections in the county, including elections on local ballot measures for all municipalities and school districts.

2025

See also: California 2025 local ballot measures

August 26

Stallion Springs Community Services District, California, Measure A, Police Department Parcel Tax (August 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax at $275 per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $650,000 annually, with revenue going to Stallion Springs Police Department programs and services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax at $275 per parcel.


2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

Buttonwillow Union School District, California, Measure I, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $4 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $15 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund updates to school facilities, including modern technology, roof repairs, and renovations.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $4 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $15 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund updates to school facilities, including modern technology, roof repairs, and renovations.

California City, California, Measure N, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the city to establish a 1 cent sales tax to fund general government services, including police, fire protection, and emergency response, expected to generate approximately $700,000 annually.
A no vote opposed authorizing the city to establish a 1 cent sales tax to fund general government services, including police, fire protection, and emergency response.

Delano Union Elementary School District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $41.8 million in bonds to fund improvements to school facilities.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $41.8 million in bonds to fund improvements to school facilities.

Fruitvale School District, California, Measure K, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $36 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs and upgrades to classrooms, labs, and infrastructure, including safety and disability access improvements.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $36 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs and upgrades to classrooms, labs, and infrastructure, including safety and disability access improvements.

Greenfield Union School District, California, Measure L, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $25 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $36 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs, safety upgrades, and classroom renovations to support student achievement.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $25 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $36 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs, safety upgrades, and classroom renovations to support student achievement.

Lost Hills Community Services District, California, Measure T, District Formation Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the formation of the Lost Hills Community Services District and dissolution of County Service Area 91.
A no vote opposed authorizing the formation of the Lost Hills Community Services District and dissolution of County Service Area 91.

Lost Hills Community Services District, California, Measure U, District Board Election Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the election for district board members for the Lost Hills Community Services District and dissolution of County Service Area 91 upon voter approval of the district's creation.
A no vote opposed authorizing the election for district board members for the Lost Hills Community Services District and dissolution of County Service Area 91 upon voter approval of the district's creation.

Maricopa, California, Measure W, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to enact a sales tax rate increase of 1% for a period of 10 years to fund street and road improvements, police and fire protection, parks and recreation, and other city general fund services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to enact a sales tax rate increase of 1% for a period of 10 years to fund street and road improvements, police and fire protection, parks and recreation, and other city general fund services.

McFarland, California, Measure O, Transient Occupancy Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax paid by hotel guests from 6% to 12%, raising an estimated $500,000 annually to fund police and fire protection services.
A no vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax paid by hotel guests from 6% to 12%.

McFarland, California, Measure P, Utility Users Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A yes vote supported establishing a 5% utility user tax on gas, electricity, video, and telecommunications, raising approximately $750,000 annually to fund police and fire protection services.
A no vote opposed establishing a 5% utility user tax on gas, electricity, video, and telecommunications.

McFarland Recreation and Park District, California, Measure S, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $15 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $22.84 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund park and recreation improvements, including the construction of an aquatics center.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $15 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $22.84 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund park and recreation improvements, including the construction of an aquatics center.

Ridgecrest, California, Measure V, Public Safety and Essential Services Tax Reauthorization Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported reauthorizing a 1 cent sales tax, estimated to generate approximately $6,500,000 annually, for street repairs, emergency services, and general government funding.
A no vote opposed reauthorizing a 1 cent sales tax for street repairs, emergency services, and general government funding.

Rosedale Union School District, California, Measure M, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $52 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs, classroom construction, and upgrades to support student achievement.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $52 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund repairs, classroom construction, and upgrades to support student achievement.

Sierra Sands Unified School District, California, Measure AA, School Infrastructure Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Sierra Sands Unified School District to issue $42,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Sierra Sands Unified School District to issue $42,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Southern Kern Unified School District, California, Measure H, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $59 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund safety and security improvements, classroom upgrades, and facility renovations.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $59 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund safety and security improvements, classroom upgrades, and facility renovations.

Wasco Union High School District, California, Measure D, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A yes vote supported authorizing the district to issue $35.4 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund school safety improvements, job training facilities, and gym upgrades.
A no vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $35.4 million in bonds and levying an average property tax rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund school


July 30

California City, California, Measure B, Parcel Tax for Public Safety Services Measure (July 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported enacting a parcel tax, which would expire in six years, with a maximum of $120 for improved parcels and $60 for unimproved parcels for the first year, reducing by one-sixth for each subsequent year, to provide funding for police services, fire protection, and emergency medical services.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a parcel tax, which would expire in six years, with a maximum of $120 for improved parcels and $60 for unimproved parcels for the first year, reducing by one-sixth for each subsequent year, to provide funding for police services, fire protection, and emergency medical services.


March 5

California City, California, Measure A, Special Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported adopting the measure to extend the special parcel tax on all real property within the city, estimated to generate approximately $5.2 million annually to fund essential public services.

A "no" vote opposed adopting the measure to extend the special parcel tax on all real property within the city, estimated to generate approximately $5.2 million annually to fund essential public services.


2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

Bakersfield, California, Measure L, Fire and Police Chief Appointments Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Bakersfield City Charter to remove the requirement that the fire chief and police chief be appointed from within their respective departments.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Bakersfield City Charter  to remove the requirement that the fire chief and police chief be appointed from within their respective departments.

Bear Valley Community Services District, California, Measure V, Gate Operations Parcel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing a parcel tax of $185 per parcel, with annual adjustments for inflation, in Bear Valley Community Services District to fund gate operations.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a parcel tax of $185 per parcel, with annual adjustments for inflation, in Bear Valley Community Services District to fund gate operations.

Bear Valley Community Services District, California, Measure W, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing a parcel tax at a minimum rate of $500 per parcel, with an annual inflationary adjustment not exceeding 2%, to fund Bear Valley Community Service District services.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a parcel tax at a minimum rate of $500 per parcel, with an annual inflationary adjustment not exceeding 2%, to fund Bear Valley Community Service District services.

Edison School District, California, Bond Measure G, School Upgrades Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Edison School District to issue $3.4 million in bonds to fund general school upgrades, and levy a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Edison School District to issue $3.4 million in bonds to fund general school upgrades, and levy a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Fruitvale School District, California, Bond Measure H, School Facilities Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Fruitvale School District to issue $23 million in bonds to fund general school upgrades, and levying a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Fruitvale School District to issue $23 million in bonds to fund general school upgrades, and levying a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Kern County, California, Measure J, Kern County Board of Supervisors Term Limits Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported limiting members of the Kern County Board of Supervisors to a maximum of two four-year terms, and applying the rule to both current and former supervisors so that they are unable to serve more than two additional terms.

A "no" vote opposed establishing term limits for the Kern County Board of Supervisors that amount to a maximum of two four-year terms, and applying the rule to both current and former supervisors so that they are unable to serve more than two additional terms.

Kern County, California, Measure K, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 1¢ sales tax in unincorporated Kern County to fund general and emergency services, until ended by voters.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 1¢ sales tax in unincorporated Kern County to fund general and emergency services, until ended by voters.

Kern High School District, California, Bond Measure E, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Kern High School District to issue $160 million in bonds to fund general school improvements, and levy a property tax of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Kern High School District to issue $160 million in bonds to fund general school improvements, and levy a property tax of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value.

McFarland, California, Measure M, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 1% sales tax that funds general city services and emergency services.

A "no" vote opposed the creation of a 1% sales tax that funds general city services and emergency services.

McFarland, California, Measure O, Cannabis Business Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing an 8% tax on gross receipts for retail, 2.5% of gross receipts for testing labs, and 6% of gross receipts in other cannabis businesses to fund general city services.

A "no" vote opposed establishing an 8% tax on gross receipts for retail, 2.5% of gross receipts for testing labs, and 6% of gross receipts in other cannabis businesses to fund general city services.

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, California, Measure I, School Facilities Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District to issue $99 million in bonds to fund general school facilities improvements, and levying a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District to issue $99 million in bonds to fund general school facilities improvements, and levying a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Ridgecrest, California, Measure P, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 1% sales tax for 9 years to provide general and emergency city services funding.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 1% sales tax for 9 years to provide general and emergency city services funding.

Taft, California, Measure Q, Appointive City Clerk Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported making the office of city clerk in Taft appointive.

A "no" vote opposed making the office of city clerk in Taft appointive.

Tehachapi, California, Measure S, Sales Tax Establishment Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 1¢ sales tax to fund general and emergency city services, until ended by voters.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 1¢ sales tax to fund general and emergency city services, until ended by voters.

Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District, California, Measure X, Lease Agreement Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Tehachapi Valley Health District to enter into a new lease agreement with a nonprofit organization operated by Adventist Health for 30 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Tehachapi Valley Health District to enter into a new lease agreement with a nonprofit organization operated by Adventist Health for 30 years.

Wasco, California, Measure T, Appointive City Clerk Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported making the office of city clerk in Wasco appointive.

A "no" vote opposed making the office of city clerk in Wasco appointive.

Wasco, California, Measure U, Appointive City Treasurer Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported making the office of city treasurer appointive.

A "no" vote opposed making the office of city treasurer appointive.


June 7

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

Muroc Joint Unified School District, California, Measure B, Bond Measure (June 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $21 million in bonds for schools and levying a tax of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value while the bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $21 million in bonds for schools and levying a tax of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value while the bonds are outstanding.

Sierra Sands Unified School District, California, Measure C, Bond Measure (June 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported issuing $52.8 million in bonds for schools and levying a tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $52.8 million in bonds for schools and levying a tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.


2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

Greenfield Union School District, California, Measure G, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Greenfield Union School District to issue up to $21 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund construction of classrooms, labs and facilities, support for student achievement, improvements to safety/security, installation of intruder protection systems, removal of asbestos and lead pipes, and repair of roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Greenfield Union School District to issue up to $21 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund construction of classrooms, labs and facilities, support for student achievement, improvements to safety/security, installation of intruder protection systems, removal of asbestos and lead pipes, and repair of roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Maricopa Unified School District, California, Measure F, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Maricopa Unified School District to issue up to $14 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to classrooms, technology and facilities for school and community use and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Maricopa Unified School District to issue up to $14 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to classrooms, technology and facilities for school and community use and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Wasco Union School District, California, Measure H, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Wasco Union School District to issue up to $16 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to schools, health, safety and security, restrooms and facilities, and construction of a master kitchen and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Wasco Union School District to issue up to $16 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to schools, health, safety and security, restrooms and facilities, and construction of a master kitchen and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.


March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

Measure E: Wasco Union High School District Bond Issue Defeatedd
Measure G: Arvin Union School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure H: Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure I: Kern County Unincorporated Area Sales Tax Defeatedd
Measure J: Kern County Recreational Marijuana Ban and Medical Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Initiative Defeatedd
Measure K: Kern County Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation Initiative Defeatedd
Measure L: Arvin Utility Tax Defeatedd
Measure M: Arvin Marijuana Tax Approveda
Measure N: Bakersfield Sales Tax Approveda
Measure O: Bakersfield Medical Marijuana Business Authorization and Tax Defeatedd
Measure P: McFarland Utility Users Tax Defeatedd
Measure Q: Kern Valley Health Care District Parcel Tax Defeatedd
Measure R: Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District Bond Issue Defeatedd

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

Measure D: El Tejon Unified School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure C: West Kern Community College District Bond Issue Defeatedd

April 10

See also: April 10, 2018 ballot measures in California

Measure B: California City Parcel Tax Renewal Defeatedd

March 6

See also: March 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

Voters in Kern County decided on one parcel tax measure on March 6, 2018.

Measure A: Rosamond Community Services District Parcel Tax Defeatedd

2017

July 25

See also: July 25, 2017 ballot measures in California

Measure D: McFarland Unified School District Bond Issue Defeatedd

June 6

See also: June 6, 2017 ballot measures in California

Measure A: California City Marijuana Business Tax Approveda
Measure B: California City Parcel Tax Defeatedd
Measure C: Kern Valley Healthcare District Parcel Tax Defeatedd

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

Measure J: Kern Community College District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure M: Muroc Joint Unified School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure AV: Antelope Valley Community College District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure K: Kern High School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure L: McFarland Unified School District Bond Issue Defeatedd
Measure N: Bakersfield City School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure O: Fruitvale School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure P: General Shafter School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure Q: Greenfield Union School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure R: Lost Hills Union School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure S: Standard School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure T: California City Hotel Tax Defeatedd
Measure U: Delano Sales Tax Approveda
Measure V: Ridgecrest Sales Tax Approveda
Measure W: Taft Appointed City Clerk Defeatedd
Measure X: Wasco Sales Tax Approveda

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

Meaure A: Beardsley School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure B: Fairfax School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure C: General Shafter School District Bond Issue Defeatedd
Measure D: Wasco Union Elementary School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure E: Wasco Union Elementary School District Bond Issue Approveda
Measure F: Kern County Library Sales Tax Defeatedd
Measure G: Bear Valley Community Services District Parcel Tax Increase Defeatedd
Measure H: Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District Hospital Lease Approveda

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure C: Mojave Unified School District Bond Issue
Approveda Measure D: Southern Kern Unified School District Bond Issue
Approveda Measure E: Arvin Union School District Bond Issue
Defeatedd Measure F: City of Tehachapi Sales Tax

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Measure A: Mojave Unified School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 Bond Issue
Defeatedd Measure B: Elk Hills School District Bond Issue

2013

See also: June 4, 2013 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Measure A: Wasco Union High School District reorganization
Defeatedd Measure B: Stallion Springs Community District parcel tax

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure M: McFarland Unified School District bond proposition
Defeatedd Measure N: Mohave Unified School District parcel tax
Defeatedd Measure O: Elk Hills School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure P: Panama-Buena Vista Union School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure Q: Standard School District bond proposition
Defeatedd Measure R: City of Maricopa Sales Tax

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure B: Norris School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure C: Taft City School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure D: Kern County Rule of Seven for Civil Service Eligibility
Approveda Measure E: Kern County Probationary Periods for Civil Service Jobs
Approveda Measure F: Kern County Rules Governing Disciplinary Actions of County Employees
Approveda Measure G: Kern County Medical Marijuana
Approveda Measure H: Ridgecrest Term Limits
Approveda Measure I: Ridgecrest Direct Election of Mayor
Approveda Measure J: Ridgecrest Two-Year Mayoral Term
Defeatedd Measure K: Ridgecrest Four-Year Mayoral Term
Approveda Measure L: Ridgecrest Sales Tax

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Measure A: California City Parcel Tax

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

Approveda Measure C: Fairfax School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure D: City of Bakersfield Pension Reform
Defeatedd Measure E: City of California City parcel tax
Defeatedd Measure F: Bear Valley Community Services District parcel tax
Defeatedd Measure G: Kern Valley Healthcare District bond proposition
Defeatedd Measure H: North Edwards Water District parcel tax

June 8

See also: June 3, 2010 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure A: City of Ridgecrest Trash Collection Ordinance
Approveda Measure B: City of Ridgecrest Recycling Services Ordinance

March 9

See also: March 9, 2010 ballot measures in California

Defeatedd Tehachapi Unified School District: Mary Graham recall
Defeatedd Tehachapi Unified School District: Holly Hart recall
Defeatedd Tehachapi Unified School District: Patty Snyder recall

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure A: Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District bond proposition

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure G: Mojave Unified School Facilities Improvement District 2 bond proposition
Approveda Measure H: Southern Kern Unified School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure I: Lakeside Union School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure J: Richland School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure K: Pine Mountain Club Zone of Benefit 1 parcel tax
Approveda Measure L: City of Arvin Sales Tax Increase
Defeatedd Measure N: City of Ridgecrest Sales Tax for Street Repairs

June 3

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure C: Wasco Union High School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure D: Kernville Union School District bond proposition
Defeatedd Measure E: City of McFarland Utility Users Tax
Approveda Measure F: Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District bond proposition

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

Approveda Measure A: Mojave Unified School District bond proposition
Approveda Measure B: Rio Bravo Greeley Union School District bond proposition

2006

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