Local Government

Mojave is an unincorporated community in Kern County, which is governed by a five-person Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Don Maben represents the Mojave area, which is in Supervisorial District Two.

Mojave's high school, middle school and elementary school are in the Mojave Unified School District. Sewer and water services are provided by the Mojave Public Utility District, and the Mojave Airport, Civilian Flight Test Center and industrial park is managed by the East Kern Airport District.

Mojave has a Town Council, a volunteer organization that works with other organizations, citizens, and local, state and federal government for the benefit of the community, and to encourage economic development.

Mojave also has a Chamber of Commerce which sponsors the annual Gold Rush Days in September and other efforts to promote the community, including this web page.

Mojave civic leaders actively participate in the East Kern Alliance, an organization of city government, chambers of commerce and town council leaders working for the interests of the East Kern region.

Contacting local government:

Kern County Supervisor, Second District, Don Maben (661)824-7120, Fax: (661)824-8970. 

East Kern Cemetery District. Mojave Cemetery, 2040 Belshaw Street, (661)824-2778.

Mojave Public Utility District, Bruce Gaines, Manager: (661) 824-4161, 15844 K Street. (Water and sewer services)

Mojave Unified School District, Larry Phelps, District Superintendent: (661) 824-4001, Ext. 6. District office: 3500 Douglas Avenue.

East Kern Airport District, Mojave Airport, Stuart Witt, General Manager: (661) 824-2433.

Kern County Waste Management Department - Mojave-Rosamond - 5 miles south of Mojave, 1 mile east of Hwy. 14, at 400 Silver Queen Road
Open Sunday, Wednesday and Friday:  8 am to noon, Monday and Saturday:  8 am to 4 pm