Bakersfield SVRA Hearing To Be Held Sept. 14, 2006

Come Give Testimony In Support

By Dick Taylor, CORVA Field Rep. & KOHVA President

As the Bakersfield State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) moves through the approval process, there is a need for off roaders to show up to support the project at a public hearing of the Kern County Planning Commission on Thursday, September 14 at 7:00 PM in the Board of Supervisor chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. 

In the planning stages for five years, the project has several critical objectives to successfully clear in the weeks ahead.  Planned amenities include restrooms, tracks, trails, and onsite rangers.  A thorough Environmental Impact Report is underway.  Details can be seen on the Kern Off Highway Vehicle Association website at www.kohva.com . 

The worst case scenario would be for a room full of project opponents to show up for this meeting and only a handful of off roaders.  Keep two things in mind:  1) There are those out there who will do anything to block this off road park because of their disdain for off roaders young and old.  2)   The world is run by those who show up.

During such Planning Commission hearings, people will get up one at a time and either speak in opposition to or in support of the SVRA.  If you are not comfortable speaking for a minute or two in public, we still need large numbers of off roaders in the audience.   

Meeting times and dates can change at the last minute but as of right now, the Planning Commission hearing is planned for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 7:00 PM IN THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS, 1115 TRUXTUN AVENUE IN BAKERSFIELD.  For more information contact dick@corva.org ."     

[Bring the kids!  Have them dress in full riding gear and give testimony. –Erin Dyer, Editor]