Kern County Eyes Economic Boost Through Opportunity Zones | Bakersfield News

Kern County just made a bold move to jumpstart its economy by voting to nominate 27 census tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0 — a federal program that offers tax incentives to investors targeting struggling areas. From Tehachapi to west Kern, these picks aim to lure businesses, create jobs, and spark much-needed development. The only voice at the meeting was Tehachapi’s mayor and county economic development director, who praised the board’s support and voiced high hopes for the initiative’s impact. Now, the list heads to the state for review, with a possible expansion before final approval — and time’s ticking as the state races to act. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca0d4b6971c25af3