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Imperial County Supervisors Weigh Legal Action Over Unadopted Tax Rates
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, October 27, and declined to adopt proposed 2026-2027 tax levy rates despite the October 3 statutory deadline. County CEO Dr. Kathleen Lang directed staff to prepare financial documents after receiving no response from elected Auditor-Controller Karina Alvarez on materials provided August 24. Alvarez stated she found the calculations correct but refused to sign off because a contracted CLA firm made material adjustments without substantiating documentation despite repeated requests. The Board directed staff to explore legal options for requiring Alvarez to fulfill her statutory responsibilities.