Making your vote count in Imperial County
On Tuesday, November 5 Imperial County residents will be asked to cast their ballots for a number of races. Let’s take a look at what you need to know to make your vote count.
Voting 101
To vote in California, an individual must be 18-years-old, a U.S. Citizen and a state resident. To cast a ballot, you must be registered to vote at least 15-days ahead of an election.
In most cases, identification is not required to vote. A voter may be asked to show ID if it’s their first time voting. Acceptable identification includes a driver’s license number, utility bill, or any document sent by a government agency.
If you’re unsure about your voting location or your registration, you can click here for more information.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Imperial County Races
There are four races on the Imperial County November 5 ballot.
Seven candidates are competing for the two available seats on the Meadows Union School District. Candidates include:
Roberto Garcia Sterling E. ” Arkie ” Mayes , Jr. Brenda Villegas (incumbent) Sebastion O. Mora John ” Jack ” Friedley Beatriz Barajas Rodriguez (incumbent) Margo Lamoreaux There are two seats available on the Bombay Beach Community Services District. Candidates for those positions include:
Ernest R. Hawkins (incumbent) Louis Earl Knight (incumbent) Michael C. Burnell Three candidates will compete for the two open seats on the Salton Community Services District. They include:
Mary Fran Aldridge (incumbent) Dale R. Johnson (incumbent) Gracie J. Bennett The Seeley County Water District also has two open seats. Candidate vying for those positions include:
Esteban Jaramillo (incumbent) Keith E. Baird (incumbent) Bianca M. Vasquez Ballot Initiatives
Voters will also be asked to weigh in on two ballot initiatives during Tuesday’s election.
Measure ” N ” seeks a special parcel tax for voters who live in the Salton Community Services District. The funding would help pay for fire protection for the next 10-years. A yes vote authorizes a $10 per parcel tax for unimproved properties, and $75 per parcel tax for improved properties.
Measure ” O ” also relates to fire protection services in the Salton Community Services District. A yes vote would allow the district’s board to increase its fire protection spending by the amount raised by the special taxes raised in Measure N. The authorization would be subject to review in four-years.
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