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Kern County, California ballot measures
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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
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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
• 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
- McFarland Unified School District, California, Measure B, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Wasco Union School District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Wasco Union High School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Kern County, California, Measure E, Medical Marijuana Retail Permit and Business Tax Measure (March 2020)
- Kern County, California, Measure D, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Business Tax Initiative (March 2020)
2018
November 6
• Measure E: Wasco Union High School District Bond Issue
• Measure G: Arvin Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure H: Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure I: Kern County Unincorporated Area Sales Tax
• Measure J: Kern County Recreational Marijuana Ban and Medical Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Initiative
• Measure K: Kern County Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation Initiative
• Measure L: Arvin Utility Tax
• Measure M: Arvin Marijuana Tax
• Measure N: Bakersfield Sales Tax
• Measure O: Bakersfield Medical Marijuana Business Authorization and Tax
• Measure P: McFarland Utility Users Tax
• Measure Q: Kern Valley Health Care District Parcel Tax
• Measure R: Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District Bond Issue
June 5
• Measure D: El Tejon Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: West Kern Community College District Bond Issue
April 10
• Measure B: California City Parcel Tax Renewal
March 6
Voters in Kern County decided on one parcel tax measure on March 6, 2018.
• Measure A: Rosamond Community Services District Parcel Tax
2017
July 25
• Measure D: McFarland Unified School District Bond Issue
June 6
• Measure A: California City Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure B: California City Parcel Tax
• Measure C: Kern Valley Healthcare District Parcel Tax
2016
November 8
• Measure J: Kern Community College District Bond Issue
• Measure M: Muroc Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure AV: Antelope Valley Community College District Bond Issue
• Measure K: Kern High School District Bond Issue
• Measure L: McFarland Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure N: Bakersfield City School District Bond Issue
• Measure O: Fruitvale School District Bond Issue
• Measure P: General Shafter School District Bond Issue
• Measure Q: Greenfield Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure R: Lost Hills Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure S: Standard School District Bond Issue
• Measure T: California City Hotel Tax
• Measure U: Delano Sales Tax
• Measure V: Ridgecrest Sales Tax
• Measure W: Taft Appointed City Clerk
• Measure X: Wasco Sales Tax
June 7
• Meaure A: Beardsley School District Bond Issue
• Measure B: Fairfax School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: General Shafter School District Bond Issue
• Measure D: Wasco Union Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure E: Wasco Union Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure F: Kern County Library Sales Tax
• Measure G: Bear Valley Community Services District Parcel Tax Increase
• Measure H: Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District Hospital Lease
2014
November 4
Measure C: Mojave Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure D: Southern Kern Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure E: Arvin Union School District Bond Issue
Measure F: City of Tehachapi Sales Tax
June 3
Measure A: Mojave Unified School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 Bond Issue
Measure B: Elk Hills School District Bond Issue
2013
Measure A: Wasco Union High School District reorganization
Measure B: Stallion Springs Community District parcel tax
2012
November 6
Measure M: McFarland Unified School District bond proposition
Measure N: Mohave Unified School District parcel tax
Measure O: Elk Hills School District bond proposition
Measure P: Panama-Buena Vista Union School District bond proposition
Measure Q: Standard School District bond proposition
Measure R: City of Maricopa Sales Tax
June 5
Measure B: Norris School District bond proposition
Measure C: Taft City School District bond proposition
Measure D: Kern County Rule of Seven for Civil Service Eligibility
Measure E: Kern County Probationary Periods for Civil Service Jobs
Measure F: Kern County Rules Governing Disciplinary Actions of County Employees
Measure G: Kern County Medical Marijuana
Measure H: Ridgecrest Term Limits
Measure I: Ridgecrest Direct Election of Mayor
Measure J: Ridgecrest Two-Year Mayoral Term
Measure K: Ridgecrest Four-Year Mayoral Term
Measure L: Ridgecrest Sales Tax
2011
November 8
Measure A: California City Parcel Tax
2010
November 2
- See also: November 2, 2010 election in California
Measure C: Fairfax School District bond proposition
Measure D: City of Bakersfield Pension Reform
Measure E: City of California City parcel tax
Measure F: Bear Valley Community Services District parcel tax
Measure G: Kern Valley Healthcare District bond proposition
Measure H: North Edwards Water District parcel tax
June 8
Measure A: City of Ridgecrest Trash Collection Ordinance
Measure B: City of Ridgecrest Recycling Services Ordinance
March 9
Tehachapi Unified School District: Mary Graham recall
Tehachapi Unified School District: Holly Hart recall
Tehachapi Unified School District: Patty Snyder recall
2009
November 3
Measure A: Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District bond proposition
2008
November 4
Measure G: Mojave Unified School Facilities Improvement District 2 bond proposition
Measure H: Southern Kern Unified School District bond proposition
Measure I: Lakeside Union School District bond proposition
Measure J: Richland School District bond proposition
Measure K: Pine Mountain Club Zone of Benefit 1 parcel tax
Measure L: City of Arvin Sales Tax Increase
Measure N: City of Ridgecrest Sales Tax for Street Repairs
June 3
Measure C: Wasco Union High School District bond proposition
Measure D: Kernville Union School District bond proposition
Measure E: City of McFarland Utility Users Tax
Measure F: Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District bond proposition
February 5
Measure A: Mojave Unified School District bond proposition
Measure B: Rio Bravo Greeley Union School District bond proposition
2006
- Kern County Sludge Initiative Measure E (2006). Approved, but later ruled unconstitutional.
See also
External links
- Kern County elections website
- Kern County on Smart Voter
- Kern County on Wikipedia
- Kern County on Sunshine Review
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