How To Get Involved

A general plan is only successful when it reflects the priorities and values of the community. In the City of Bakersfield, community members, City staff and City officials will help guide the planning process through a series of meetings. But, we need to hear from all voices. What do you like about the City? What needs improvement? This is your opportunity to say how the City should develop over the next 20-30 years.

We invite you to come to a workshop or public meeting to share your vision for the City’s future. Please let us know what you think! Leave comments and join our contact list.

Vision 2020 Web Survey
The General Plan Update Survey is now closed. See the Public Outreach Issues Report for survey results.

Kern COG Telephone Survey
A complete account of the KernCOG telephone survey is available at http://www.kerncog.org/survey.php.

Town Hall Meetings – Phase I & Phase II
Public Workshops were held in the Spring of 2007 and in the Winter of 2008, see Public Outreach Issues Report for the results and issues discussed.

Public Comment Periods
There will be public comment periods and public hearings held for the Draft General Plan and the General Plan Update environmental process, see project schedule for anticipated hearing dates.

Submit Your Comments
We would like to hear from you.
Go to the Online Comments Form>