There was more fallout from the decision by the Kern County Clerk's Office to stop performing weddings at the county building.
Some members of the clergy and the gay and lesbian community are questioning the clerk's motivation for making that decision.
County Clerk Ann Barnett made the announcement Wednesday after California's highest court refused to set aside its decision legalizing same-sex marriages.
Barnett said she'll comply with the court's ruling and will issue gender-neutral marriage licenses beginning June 17, but the county clerk will no longer officiate any weddings at the Clerk's Office.
She cites budgetary problems and security as reasons for her decision.
Whitney Weddell is chairman of a local gay-lesbian advocacy group, and she's skeptical of Barnett's decision.
"Seems like they threw a little temper tantrum and so if they're now going to have to do same-sex weddings, they're just not going to do any," said Weddell.
Reverand Chuck Cournyea of Unity Church of Bakersfield said the decision to stop officiating weddings at the county building is curious.
They don't lose money on weddings," said Cournyea. "They make money, about $38 a ceremony."
Barnett couldn't be reached for comment, but whatever her motivations, her decision means busy days ahead for Unity Church.
Weddell said she plans to provide same-sex couples with a clergyman or justice of the peace to perform weddings outside the county building.
As it stands right now, gays and lesbians can legally get married in Kern County beginning June 17.
