Calipatria mayor highlights city improvements and shares outlook for the year

CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA) - Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen says the city is taking steps to move forward after years of financial and infrastructure challenges.

One recent change is a new agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District and Golden State Water that is saving the city more than $20,000 a year.

Mayor Luellen says the deal corrected how the city was being charged for watering public parks, allowing Calipatria to cut costs while keeping green spaces maintained.

Luellen says Calipatria has faced long-standing issues, including financial mismanagement and a declining population, but savings like these are helping the city stabilize and reinvest in the community.

The mayor says the city is also focusing on transparency, responsible spending, and keeping residents involved as Calipatria continues work on housing projects, park improvements, and long-term planning.