Kern County Grand Jury report identifies financial, leadership, and governance crises in California City, including a $6.14M budget shortfall and frequent city manager turnover.

Kern County Grand Jury's report highlights ongoing financial, leadership, and governance crises in California City, including $6.14M budget shortfall due to expiring Measure C, frequent city manager turnover, and lack of transparency. Recommendations include hiring a financial director and full-time city manager by July 1, 2024, and adding a deputy city manager. The report also addresses the city's cannabis industry issues and poor budget management.

March 08, 2024
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