{"id":308342,"date":"2026-05-10T00:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T00:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/308342\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T00:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T00:53:34","slug":"kern-county-board-of-supervisors-to-discuss-appointment-of-registrar-of-voters-in-closed-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/308342\/","title":{"rendered":"Kern County Board of Supervisors to discuss appointment of registrar of voters in closed session"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 The Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday includes consideration of appointment regarding the next registrar of voters, but it will be held privately.<\/p>\n

Although it is on the agenda, the item is set to be discussed in closed session, meaning the Board will not consider this matter in front of the public.<\/p>\n

County counsel would announce whether or not the Board took any action during the closed session at the start of the 2 p.m. meeting. No decision on the appointment could be made at the meeting.<\/p>\n

The registrar of voters handles elections in Kern County, while the auditor-controller oversees the county\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n

In 1995, Kern County combined the two positions. Aimee Espinoza currently serves as the auditor-controller-clerk and registrar of voters.<\/p>\n

The county is now seeking to separate the two roles and establish a standalone position<\/a> for the registrar of voters.<\/p>\n

On Feb. 24, the Board approved the proposed job specifications and salary range<\/a> for the new position. The proposed maximum salary for the registrar of voters was set at $191,031.<\/p>\n

The Board is set to meet at 9 a.m. May 12 at 1115 Truxtun Ave.<\/p>\n

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