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Kern Honors Perry Brite Longtime Kern County Tax Collector
A feature on J. Perry Brite, 16 years as Kern County tax collector, and his family’s pioneer roots. The piece recalls his grandfather’s 1861 wagon journey to California, the 1870 earthquake, office changes from 1937 to present, growing from four to thirteen staff, and the rise in business licenses and dog licenses. It notes Mrs. Helen Syms, in office 33 years, helps run the department and cites tax collection efficiency. The story reflects on five-year delinquency consequences and past county life near Tehachapi.
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