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Kern County Sheriff race profiles Sparks and Smith
In a Kern County election profile, incumbent Sheriff John Smith and rival Carl Sparks debate leadership amid crime trends. Sparks pushes more deputies on the street while Smith touts reduced manpower issues, DEA ties, and a $1 million yearly saving through civilianized posts.
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Kern County
John Smith
Carl Sparks
Sparks
Smith
California
Drug Enforcement Agency
DEA
Police Academy
Delano
Wasco
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Bakersfield
Carey Scott
Ideas Smith
Bakersfield Californian
D.A.R.E
Sun