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Vince Ybarra joined KYMA in June 2021 as our Imperial Valley reporter.

Imperial Irrigation District – Area 2 CANDIDATEOCCUPATIONCITY OF RESIDENCEJohn Brooks HambyWater AdvocateEl CentroRyan D. ChildersAttorney/BusinessmanEl Centro Imperial Irrigation District – Area 4 CANDIDATEOCCUPATIONCITY OF RESIDENCEJavier GonzalezCommunity Neighborhood AdvocateCalexicoErik OrtegaIncumbentCalexico Interviews & News Coverage: Protecting our water rights – IID candidates discuss their critical missionIID Division 4: Candidate and incumbent pushing for water rights

A “yes” vote on Yuma Municipal Proposition 413 would allow the city of aline city elections with state elections. City elections are currently held during odd-numbered years. A “yes” vote on Proposition 413 would move them to even-numbered years. This proposition is linked to Yuma Municipal Proposition 412, which extends the terms of the mayor

Arizona Proposition 208 would apply a tax surcharge on individuals making more than $250,000 a year to fund education

Delina DiSanto is Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives – Arizona, District 4

Page Misenhimer is a candidate for Yuma County Board of Supervisors, District 5

Proposition 24 seeks to prevent businesses from sharing customers’ personal information

Holtville City Council members serve four-year terms. Council members elect a mayor from among their ranks who serves a one-year term. There are three seats available in the November 3rd General Election. CANDIDATES J. Murray AndersonMichael A. Pacheco – IncumbentJames C. Predmore – IncumbentVirginia Ward – Incumbent

Measure R seeks to extend utility taxes in the City of Brawley to cell phone, and other tech services, to pay for city services

Mariana Sandoval is a candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives serving District 13.

Eduardo Garcia is running for reelection to the California State Assembly serving District 56.

“Home rule” is a provision that allows a city to spend the money it collects from taxes and other sources. It lets the City Council decide what local services the community needs. Home rule puts the budgeting power in the home community, although the City Council must still balance the budget, as required by state

Lisa Otondo is seeking reelection to the Arizona State Senate serving District 14

Members of the Imperial Council serve four-year terms. Elections are staggered and occur every two-years. Council members chose the mayor and mayor pro tem from among their ranks. The mayor and pro tem serve for one-year. Two seats are available in the November 3 General Election CANDIDATESP. Roberto Amaparano – IncumbentKatie BurnworthSusan ParadisDarrell W. Pechtl

The Arizona Corporation Commission’s mission is to: Ensure safe, reliable, and affordable utility servicesHave railroad and pipeline systems that are operated and maintained in a safe mannerGrow Arizona’s economy as we help local entrepreneurs achieve their dream of starting a businessModernize an efficient, effective, and responsive government agencyProtect Arizona citizens by enforcing an ethical securities

Leon Wilmot is running for reelection for Yuma County Sheriff

Proposition 25 seeks to replace California’s cash-based bail system with risk-assessment protocols