IID candidates prepare for election
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They have different leadership styles, a strong following, and they’re running for the same Imperial Irrigation District Division 1 seat in the next election.
IID Board of Directors Incumbent Juanita Salas said, “We are running this campaign as a grassroots campaign to give the voice back to the people.”
Candidate Alex Cardenas said, “I really want to take a regional approach to prosperity and economic development as opposed to municipality.”
Salas said she’s proven herself.
“For the first time in over a hundred years, a Board of Director went out to the community and held three town halls. We brought three town hall meetings to the community to not only talk about how can we improve the IID, but also to talk about the long-term visioning,” Salas said.
Cardenas said he helped bring over 17 million dollars combined to city improvements as a council member.
“I have over 5 years of progressive municipality experience. I have over 10 years of community experience. We have a brain trust of stakeholders that have a pulse on what those needs are,” Cardenas said.
Salas said she’s the voice of the community.
“We want to keep our rates, our electric rates and our bills the lowest in California. We want to continue protecting our water rights.”
Cardenas said he brings proven experience to the table.
“Ethical leadership is number one. In addition, having a strong municipality background and being able to work with colleagues and multiple stakeholders to create policy that benefits the region,” Cardenas said.
These are the three main issues they’re focused on.
“Bringing jobs, economic development, and making sure that our employees are taken care of,” Salas said.
“Water, power, and the Salton Sea,” Cardenas said.
Division one covers Westmorland, parts of Brawley and El Centro. The primary election in Imperial County is June 5 th .
