| What is the number for the City Hall? |
661-763-1222
www.cityoftaft.org |
| Who are the Taft City Council Members? |
Mayor Cliff Thompson
Councilman Paul Linder
Councilman Randy Miller
Councilman Craig Noble
Councilman Dave Noerr |
| Do you have a local newspaper? What is the number? |
Yes, the Daily Midway Driller. 661-763-3171
www.taftmidwaydriller.com |
| What type of licenses do I need for my business? |
Please see our page titled Business
Startup/Permit Info. |
| What does the Taft District Chamber of Commerce
do? |
The Taft District Chamber of Commerce is a 501
(c) (6) non-profit organization that is funded solely by Membership
Dues, grants, & donations; we do not receive any Government
Funding. We serve to promote Member Businesses and Tourism in
the Greater Taft Area and the Westside of Kern County. |
| Who can be a member of the Taft District Chamber
of Commerce? |
Anyone, whether retired, non-retired, non-profit,
or a business. To become a member: fill out our membership
application. |
| Where is Taft? |
We are centrally located in California about 30
miles West of Bakersfield. Taft is nestled in the foothills
of Southwestern Kern County. Taft is 20 miles west of I-5. We
are a short driving distance to the Beach, Mountains, and Desert.
|
| Where is the Taft District Chamber of Commerce
Office? |
400 Kern Street, on the Corner of 4th and Kern
Streets(Hwy 33) |
| Do you have a City Hostess? |
Yes, Sue Jensen is The Taft Area Hostess, she visits all 93268
zip codes. For more information you can contact her by phone
on her local cellular number at 661-201-1872 or by e-mail at
suejensen3@msn.com.
Don't forget, she will bring you a coupon book and a gift
basket of FREEBIES! |
| What is your climate like in Taft?
|
Average Temperature
| Month |
Min. |
Mean |
Max. |
Rain (inches) |
| Jan |
37 |
47 |
57 |
.91 |
| Apr |
50 |
64 |
76 |
.51 |
| Jul |
70 |
85 |
105 |
0 |
| Oct |
54 |
67 |
79 |
.26 |
| Year |
52 |
65 |
79 |
5.58 |
Wind Mean Hourly Speed (6) MPH
|
| What is your elevation? |
998 Ft. |
