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County
of Kings
Kings
County Government Center
1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230
(559)582-3211 FAX: (559)585-8047
www.countyofkings.com |
"The
Jewel of the Valley"
In
1877, the Central and Southern Pacific Railway system was being built
from Goshen to Hanford and hopefully beyond to the central coast. The
Paymaster was asked to locate a town site along the spur that was to distribute
agriculture products statewide. Welcome to the site that James Madison
Hanford chose in 1877. Hanford was incorporated in 1891, at the same time,
citizen unrest increased in the western portion of Tulare County due to
the distance a person had to travel to the county seat to file documents.
Frank Blakely introduced a successful bill that splintered the county
of Kings from Tulare. As a result of the vote of nearly fifteen hundred
Tulare County residents on May 23, 1893, the separation became a reality.
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Joe Neves
District 1
Richard Valle
District 2
Tony
Olivera
District 3
Tony
Barba
District 4
Richard Fagundes
District 5
Meets each Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
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Riley Jones
Chairperson
R.G.
Trapnell
Vice Chairperson
Mark Cartwright
Jim Gregory
Louise
Draxler
Meets 1st Monday,
7:00 p.m.
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Larry
Spikes
CAO
Deb West
Deputy
Allison
Picard
Human Resourses
Dennis
Bray
Ag Commissioner
Ken Baird
Assessor/Clerk/Recorder
Doyle O'Steen
Auditor
Denis
Eymil
County Counsel
Todd
Barton
Court Administration |
Ronald
Calhoun
District Attorney
Jim Kilner
Fire Chief
Peggy
Montgomery Human Services
Bill
Zumwalt Planning/Building Director
Harry
Verheul
Public Works Director
Tony
Gomes
Roads Superintendent
Chris Jordan
Sheriff
Thomas
Lasek
School Superintendent |
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City of Avenal
919
Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5766 FAX: (559) 386-0629
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"Oasis
in the Sun"
Avenal is the smallest
city of approximately 14,827 people. Avenal owes its origin to the discovery
of oil on Oct. 4, 1928. Avenal was the site of a "tent city"
as the boom started, but foresight made the boom orderly, so that by
1940 Avenal was the second largest town in Kings County with a population
of 4,600.
Growth continues
today to include a more diversified economy based on oil, agriculture,
and the service industry. In 1978, Avenal citizens voted to incorporate
and improve the quality of life for all Avenal residents. The presence
of the Avenal State Prison helps this rural community maintain economic
stability.
Population:
16,609
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Harlin Casida
Mayor
Sid Craighead
David Hedgecock
James Jepsen
Dagoberto Ovalle
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday,
6:00 p.m. |
James
Jepsen Chairperson
Randy
Mullen
Michael
Torrez
Sheryl
Gustafman
Beverly
Jamison
Meets 1st Monday,
6:00 p.m.
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Melissa
Whitten
City Manager
Esther
Strong
Finance Director
Nina
Garza
City Clerk
Steve
Sopp Community Devlopment Director |
Jerry
Watson
Public Works Director
Rick
Cunningham Utilities Superintendent
Mark
Bingaman
Police Chief
Al Ebara
Fire Commander
Mike
Farley
Legal Counsel
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City of Corcoran
1033
Chittenden Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-2151 FAX: (559) 992-2348
www.cityofcorcoran.com |
"A
Great Place to Raise a Family"
Incorporated
in 1914, the City of Corcoran is located in the heartland of California's
fertile San Joaquin Valley. Corcoran is a "small town" in
the best sense of the word, with its citizens working together on major
community projects. Corcoran has been built on a strong agriculture
base because it is located near one of the most remarkable geographic
features in the San Joaquin Valley, the Tulare Lake Basin, which is
the most fertile region in the world. Although Corcoran still bases
its economy on agriculture, the construction of two State Correctional
Facilities have created more stable employment for the residents of
Kings County.
City
Council
Dick Haile
Mayor
Ray Lerma
Vice Mayor
Tony Baltierra
Jim Wadsworth
Larry Hanshew
Meets 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. |
Jess
Venges
Chairperson
Dennis
Tristao
Al Kelsler
Frank
Stinger
Jack
Fossett
Richard
Garcia
Vacant
Meets 2nd Monday,
6:00 p.m. |
Ron Hoggard
City Manager
Angela
Smith
City Clerk
Joyce
Venegas
Financial Officer
Jeri
Grant
Planning Director |
Reuben
Shortnacy
Police Chief
Steve
Kroeker
Public Works Director
Carl
Minor
Building Inspector |
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City of Hanford
319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2500 FAX: (559) 585-1152
www.ci.hanford.ca.us |
The history of Hanford
dates back to 1876 when the town was originally surveyed. Hanford received
its name from J.M. Hanford, the paymaster of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The settlement quickly grew into a bustling pioneer town with shops,
schools, hotels, saloons and churches.
The City of Hanford
was incorporated in 1891 in order to provide community service. Hanford
has had continuous population growth since its inception and has served
as the county seat for the County of Kings. Hanford's diverse population
and economy has allowed it to continue as a progressive community looking
beyond today and planning for tomorrow.
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David Ayers
Mayor
Dan Chin
Vice Mayor
Dave Thomas
Joaquin D. Gonzales
Sue Sorensen
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. |
Gary Pannett
Chairperson
Neil Jennings
Harold Sands
Russell Nabors
Danny
Escobar
Judy Beard
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
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Gary Misenheimer
City Manager
Tom
Dibble
Finance Director
Vacant - Community Development Director
Teresa
Zack
City Engineer
Mike
Noland
City Attorney |
Lou Camera
Public Works Director
John
Gomes
Streets Superintendent
Scott Yeager
Recreation Director
Timothy Leronimo
Fire Chief
Carlos Mestas
Police Chief |
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City of Lemoore
119
Fox Street, Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6700 FAX: (559) 924-9003
www.lemoore.com |
"There
is More in Lemoore"
The City of Lemoore
was incorporated on July 1, 1900. Lemoore is located 8 miles west of
Hanford and has served for many years as an agricultural service center
for grapes, raisins, grains, cotton, and livestock. Lemoore is a dynamic
city offering old-fashioned friendliness, economic prosperity and enviable
living environment. Truly, local residents can boast that "There
is More in Lemoore."
While striving to
preserve its farming tradition, the city has also attracted diverse
manufacturing, commercial enterprises and a Naval Air Station that supports
over 7,000 armed service personnel and their families. The addition
of an FA18 Squadron and infrastructure improvements to the Lemoore NAS
will continue to enhance the economy of Lemoore well into the future.
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John Murray
Mayor
Mary Hornsby
Mayor Pro Tem
John Plourd
William Rodarmel
Billy Siegel
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. |
Sharon
Kendall
Chairperson
Lisa Elgin
Vice Chairperson
Bob Clement
Mel Ormonde
Jim Marvin
Marshall
Norgaard
Dr. Ron Meade
Meets 2nd Monday,
7:00 p.m. |
Jeff Briltz
City Manager
Nancy Lima
City Clerk
Sue Merrill
Financial Officer
David
Wlaschin Public Works Director |
Holly Smyth
Planning Director
Russell
Giron - Streets Superintendent
Kimberly G. Morrell
Police Chief
John Gibson
Fire Chief |
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Transportation
Policy Committee
Avenal
Sid Craighead
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Corcoran
Ray Lerma - Vice Chair
832 Whitely Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
Phone: (559) 992-2151
Hanford
Dan Chin
319 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 585-2515 |
Lemoore
Mary Hornsby
119 Fox St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
Phone: (559) 924-6700
County
of Kings
Joe Neves - Chairman
1400 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 582-3211
County
of Kings
Tony Barba
1400 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 582-3211 |
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