KernTax provides a consistent presence
examining the actions of local governments
KernTax is Kern County’s Leader on Many Taxpayer Issues
KernTax is a member-supported, 501(c) 4 non-profit corporation, with the mission to bring about more accountable, effective, efficient, reliable government. Basing its actions on common sense, innovation, and the long-term view, KernTax crafts positions based on adopted values. Founded in 1939, KernTax is the guard dog protecting the interests of Kern County taxpayers.
KernTax views any government collection of funds through any financial conduit to be taxation, be it a clearly identified as a tax, a fee for government service or a regulated rate structure. If it is excessive or not appropriate, KernTax must, by charter, act to educate and facilitate resolution and ensure fair representation and treatment. We do not seek subsidies; we simply seek fair return to our local citizens from all regulatory bodies and their agent for levied taxes, fees, etc.
KernTax 81th Anniversary Celebration
KernTax’s Principles:
All Taxes & Fees
- Must be fair.
- Must be understandable.
- Must be cost effective.
- Must be good for the economy.
All Expenditures
- Must be fiscally responsible
- Must be economically sustainable
- Must be societally equitable.
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Jeff Frederick presents “Kern County at Crossroads” at the 81st Annual Meeting. See the entire presentation slides below. Kern County at
Barry Hibbard presents “A Report on Measure N” at the 81st Annual Meeting. See the entire presentation slides below. A Report on Measure N
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Kern Leaders Academy
c/o Kern County Taxpayers
Education Fund, Inc.
1401 19th Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4400
Phone: 661-322-2973
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What Others Say About the Kern County Taxpayers Association
“Frankly, KernTax is substantially more engaged and effective than most county taxpayer associations. Of the many around the state that I have worked with, only San Diego’s compares, in my judgment.”
– Dr. Adrian Moore, Vice President, Reason Foundation
“Accordingly, I remain sensitive to customers in Kern County and other such inland climate zones where usage spikes in the summer months mainly due to air conditioning needs result in adverse billing impacts. In addition, I appreciate the valued input of KernTax in this proceeding as a non-traditional intervenor, and believe that this decision provides measured relief for the ratepayers that KernTax represents.”
– Timothy Alan Simon,
CPUC Commissioner, May 31, 2011