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Personal letters from individuals and organizations help demonstrate the community’s commitment to a safer, more vibrant Riverside Park. Choose the writing option that works best for you, personalize your message, and send it directly to Kern County leadership.
Two ways to write
Both options are meant to get you started quickly. The most important step is to add your own name, address, and personal reasons for supporting the Riverside Park solution.
Option 1
Use the Word template if you want a ready-made letter you can edit yourself. Replace the name and address details with your own information, then personalize the message so it sounds like you.
Option 2
Answer a few prompts and the Riverside Park Support Letter Studio will help create a draft. Review it carefully, add your own details, and make sure the final letter reflects your voice.
Authentic stories paired with clear community benefits make the biggest impact. Whether you start from the template or the Letter Studio, use the outline below to make the final message stronger.
Share who you are, how long you’ve been visiting, living, or working near Riverside Park, and why the Kern River is important to you, your family, or your organization.
Highlight challenges you’ve seen - erosion, safety concerns, limited access, or habitat loss - and explain how the community’s proposed solution addresses them.
Reference improvements like public safety, better recreation opportunities, restored habitat, and the importance of Riverside Park as critical infrastructure for the recreation economy.
Close by urging Supervisor Peters to champion the community’s solution for stabilizing the riverbank in Riverside Park. Thank him for his leadership and invite further conversation.
When your letter is ready, send it to Supervisor Phillip Peters (Kern County District 1) and copy any partners you work with. Email is typically the fastest way to share your support.
Email letters of support to district1@kerncounty.com and cc: justin@kernvillecowork.com
Include a concise subject line such as "I oppose dumping riprap in Riverside Park,” and attach your signed letter as a PDF.
Supervisor Peters
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Be sure to include your full address information
Always double-check contact details on the Kern County District 1 website before sending to ensure you have the most current information.
Need a head start? We've got options! You can use this Word doc template as a starting point, or you can use the gpt-powered Support Letter Studio. Either way, make sure to personalize the final letter with your own experiences. Authentic, specific stories are the most persuasive.
All steps complete
You’ve finished the full support journey - thank you! Keep the momentum going by pointing friends to the Support Journey so they can follow both steps.
