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![Coons, Edith F.](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Edith F. Coons was elected as the County Assessor for Kern County, California in 1912. As Assessor Coons was empowered to sell land for back taxes. In 1916 a U.S. District Court Judge issued an injunction to stop Coons from selling land in dispute and claimed by the Cherokee Development Association.