<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out - of - date information . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (January 2013) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out - of - date information . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (January 2013) </Td> </Tr> <P> Bakersfield is home to a large population of off - highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts . As of May 2001, over 18,000 OHVs were registered in Kern County . On May 26, 2005, the City of Bakersfield and the State of California Parks department obtained an assignable option, using a grant from the OHV Trust funds, to purchase a prospective 11,000 acres (45 km) site for an OHV park . Ruth Coleman, Director of California State Parks, remarked, "This project responds to the needs of the Bakersfield community for increased recreation opportunities and will provide a cornerstone for the Central Valley Strategy ." Several programs, including National 4 - H and California Off - Road PALS, exist to train youth in proper OHV recreation . </P> <P> Federally, Bakersfield is located in California's 23rd congressional district, which is represented by Republican Kevin McCarthy . Bakersfield uses the Council - Manager form of government, in which the City Council is the primary governing authority . The City Council consists of seven members, elected from seven wards (or districts). The Mayor is elected at large, and is the presiding member of the City Council, although he does not cast a vote except in a few instances . The City Council appoints and confirms (which the mayor does cast a vote) both the City Attorney and the City Manager . The City Manager, in turn, appoints (does not require confirmation from the City Council) the Finance Director, City Clerk, and Deputy City Clerk . In addition to these positions, Bakersfield also has several departments, used to provide the services necessary to the city . They are: Department of Development Services, Department of Economic and Community Development, Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Department of Water Resources . </P>

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