Homelessness in the Community with Dr. Anna Laven

Executive Director of The Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative, Dr. Anna Laven and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss homelessness in Kern County.

Click the video below to hear about:

• Anna Laven’s start with the Homeless Collaborative
• Major changes in Kern County since 2019’s homeless increase
• County and City funding
• Navigation Centers versus Homeless Shelters
• COVID-19 impacts on homeless and the community

Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President, Jay Tamsi and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss the Chamber’s impact on Kern County businesses.

Click the video below to hear about:

• Jay Tamsi’s path to becoming CEO of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Services and opportunities offered to Chamber members
• Representation of Kern County businesses on a state level
• How the Chamber is addressing climbing Coronavirus numbers
• Insight on Kern County’s new loan program for small businesses

Adventist Health Bakersfield CEO, Sharlet Briggs and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss the health of our hospitals after three months of Corona Virus.

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• Dr. Brigg’s path to managing a hospital
• The pressures of managing a rural hospital
• Financial pressures on Adventist Health Bakersfield due to Corona Virus
• Dr. Brigg’s involvement to reopen the County
• How future pandemics will be handled

Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Barlow and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss what our schools will look like next Fall.

Click the video below to hear about:

• Ms. Barlow’s path to becoming Kern County Superintendent of Schools
• Preparations that took place for the schools’ lockdown
• What does distance learning look like
• What will learning look like in the Fall

Bakersfield City Manager, Christian Clegg and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss Bakersfield’s New Path.

Click the video below to hear about:

• The background of Bakersfield’s new City Manager
• What has surprised Mr. Clegg the most since the first day on the job
• 3-5 year vision for Bakersfield
• Road to innovation and transformation

Kern County CAO, Ryan Alsop and KernTax Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed discuss the latest Issues facing Kern County.

Click the video below for Alsop’s take on:

• When we can expect Kern County to get back to work
• Kern County’s finances
• “Culture Drives Great Results” strategic plan

Stay informed! Click here to watch the latest press conference with Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Health Department. 

Click here to listen the latest episode of “A Deeper Dive” with Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government. See what Kern County Taxpayers Association Executive Director, Michael Turnipseed has to say about the state and local school bonds that were on this last Tuesday’s election ballot.