Water Board Battles Heat Up | Bakersfield News

Kern County Water Agency board elections are heating up this year, with two key races featuring unexpected challengers. Real estate developer and political consultant Paul Panziera is going head-to-head with his brother, incumbent Eric Panziera, who was appointed and then elected to the board. Meanwhile, rancher Gary Heath is challenging long-serving incumbent Frank Ryerson on the Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency board. On both agencies, incumbents Phil Fults and Jake Collins are seeking re-election, while Sarah Davis-Puyear — a longtime board member — and former Republican state assemblyman Dale Colclasure are also vying for seats on the East Kern board. This usually quiet race is turning into a real political showdown. 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/a038813a611e7078