Local Politics · Brawley, CA
The Brawley City Council approved a $506,735 contract with Rove Engineering for apron sealing and access road rehabilitation at the Brawley Municipal Airport, bringing the total allocation to $557,408.61 with contingency. The council also accepted an Office of Traffic Safety grant of up to $83,000 for the Brawley Police Department, ratified a local emergency proclamation tied to Tropical Storm Rachel to enable federal and state disaster reimbursement, and approved engineering design services for sewer, water, and street improvements along Best Avenue from Jones Street to Ganado Drive. Additional actions included a first-reading ordinance for two-way stop controls at North Plaza Street and Main Street, ratification of Finance Director Adriana Amezcua's employment agreement, and a temporary road closure for the annual Elks Lodge Cattle Call BBQ.
Local Politics · Imperial County
Imperial County Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale confirmed that approximately 160 confidential voters received duplicate ballots after a procedural update tied to a January 2026 California law expanding confidential voter status to include elected officials and candidates. Dale stated that safeguards prevent double-voting: if a voter casts a ballot on the first mailing, the system automatically rejects the second. The issue also extends to supplemental ballots, which are generated when any registration detail changes between September creation and October 5 mailing. Confidential voters represent less than 1% of Imperial County's 95,000 registered voters.
Community News · Imperial County
Most Imperial County administrative offices will close or operate with limited access on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to allow staff to attend the Annual Imperial County Employees Health and Benefits Fair. The closures affect fifteen public agencies from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while the Human Resources & Risk Management department remains closed or limited from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Critical public safety services, including the Sheriff's Office and fire services, will maintain regular hours. Residents are advised to complete time-sensitive administrative tasks before or after these morning disruptions.
