Kern County Public Debate On Same Sex Marriage (Video)
Written by Chris Jarvis
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Kern Supervisors Hear Public Arguments On Gay Marriage The public gave their input at the Kern County Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, June 10. Ann Barnett was both praised and criticized for her decision to halt civil marriage ceremonies in her office. People also spoke out in favor and against a proposed ordinance that would ban handing out licenses to gay couples wanting to get married. Click on READ MORE to watch video of the hearings, as well as News stories related to the controversy...
YouTube Video of the Kern Public Hearing, broken into eight parts, followed by related video.
Supervisor Maben Makes A Request Kern County Supervisor Don Mabem made a request of county staff as to the practicality/legality of another department in taking over the ceremonies. He also wanted to investigate County Clerk Ann Barnett's sudden budget, space, and security issues.
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