Former CHP Commander Announces Run for Kern County Supervisor

Former CHP Commander Announces Run for Kern County Supervisor

At the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame on Thursday, former law enforcement officer Brian Smith announced he will be running for Kern County Supervisorial District 3.

Smith says he had been considering running for Kern County Sheriff but when current District 3 Supervisor Mike Maggard announced his retirement, Smith elected to run for that position because he felt better suited to serve the county that way.

During his announcement, Smith said he will be focused on improving law enforcement, homelessness, and public safety.

Smith is currently running against for Bakersfield Homeless Center CEO Louis Gill.