Javier Gonzalez runs for Imperial Valley Healthcare District Board

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) - News 11 is introducing one of the candidates running for the Imperial Valley Healthcare District Board.

Javier Gonzalez is a former president of the Calexico Police Advisory Commission, and he was previously elected to the Imperial Irrigation District Board.

He said one of his main reasons for running is to ensure the responsible use of resources, and said he proposed conducting audits as well.

"The most important. Our health in California are having a financial difficulties. But here in the Valley we are low income and we have a lot of people that are used for Medicare or Medicaid. We also have a lot of people from Mexicali that come to visit," Gonzalez explained.

The district represents 24,000 people across Calexico, Holtville and Winterhaven.

In addition to Gonzalez, Lorena Minor-Montes and Christina Rojas are also running to be on the board. To learn more about these candidates, click here.