During the public presentations portion of the Nov. 18 meeting, at least two residents raised urgent personal and neighborhood concerns and asked the board for specific remedies.

Mike Guillen said Kern County misclassified him in county records, describing a sequence in which he was initially recorded as a lawful tenant but later labeled a squatter and arrested without what he described as due‑process. Guillen said his criminal case was later dismissed and asked the board to restore his lawful status and remedy the record. “How much longer is Kern County going to deprive us of the duty that is owed to us as lawful residents?” he asked.

Supervisor Parlier acknowledged prior contact between Guillen and county staff, said his office has met with Guillen and asked county counsel (referred to in the record as Kendra) and the county administrative officer to provide a written response and explore assistance such as vouchers. County counsel replied that staff would continue to examine records provided by Guillen and would provide something in writing.

Later, Thomasina Rivers told the board her son, a disabled student, had shown marked improvement at his school and that the school's library and supplies needed funding. Rivers said she will work on a proposal and requested a $5,000 donation or grant for the school; she also said a county complaint she filed was denied and that she plans to file a federal lawsuit in December alleging multiple federal crimes unless the matter is resolved.

Direction and next steps: Supervisor Parlier requested a written response from county counsel and the CAO; county counsel said staff will provide a written reply after reviewing records. Board members offered no vote or formal remedy during the morning session.