Citrus Pest Control District

Apply for the Citrus Pest Control District

Back to List of Boards, Commissions, & Committees

Legal Authority:

Board of Supervisors Resolution January 26, 1960 pursuant to Sections 8501, et seq. of Agricultural Code.

Membership Qualifications:

Five (5) members who are citizens of the United States and residents of the State of California and an owner of lands within the district which are devoted in whole or in part to the growing of citrus fruits.

Term:

Four-year staggered term.

Duties:

It shall be the responsibility of the District to eradicate, remove or prevent the spread of any and all citrus pests for the County of Kern.

Meeting Place and Time:

1901 South Lexington Street Delano - Executive Conference Room Meetings are held on an as-needed basis to be called by the Chair. For meeting date and time, contact District's Accountant at (661) 331-7194 or the Central California Tristeza Agency at (559) 686-4973

Compensation:

None.

Ethics Training:

N/A

Contact:

Kern County Citrus Pest Control District
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 491-2000

Required Documents/Training:

  • Loyalty Oath required
  • Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) required; filed with Clerk of the Board
  • Ethics training not required

Note: All members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors

General Member(s)

Name: Etienne Rabe
Representing: At-large
When Appointed: 6/18/2013
Term Expires: 1/26/2025
Name: John Corkins
Representing: At-large
When Appointed: 4/14/1998
Term Expires: 1/26/2026
Name: John Fisher IV
Representing: At-large
When Appointed: 1/9/1996
Term Expires: 1/26/2024
Name: Dennis Johnston
Representing: At-large
When Appointed: 1/6/1987
Term Expires: 1/26/2027
Name: John Gless
Representing: At-large
When Appointed: 6/14/2022
Term Expires: 1/26/2027