IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT DIVISION 3 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT, DIVISION 5
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Don Campbell
Age: 68
Occupation: General superintendent, fleet services, IID
List your previous civic leadership ex
Brawley City Council, three one-year terms as mayor, SCAG, LAFCO, grand juror, League of California Cities, Calipatria Prison Advisory Committee, Brawley Youth Football board president.
What issue will you focus on?
IID water rights, energy rates, IID Infrastructure (both water and energy), Electric Vehicle Regulations 1/2024, battery storage, water conservation, working with the other board members and IID staff on maintaining a solid budget.
Why did you decide to seek election in your respective race?
I feel I have the experience and leadership skills to help move the IID forward. I understand how the IID operates and know who and what process it takes to get information without delays. I feel that would give me ability to hit the ground running if elected.
What is your strongest asset?
I understands the needs of the IID, I have worked within the IID budget process for the past 30 years. Having served 12 years as a council member/mayor I understand how Sacramento works, and I’m familiar with several of the elected officials in the Capitol.
Why should the voters vote for you?
If elected, I will be a full-time director focusing on all the issues that the IID will be facing. This would give me the ability to be available with no restrictions.
Ramon Castro Age:
44
Occupation: Businessman/veteran’s advocate
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Karin Eugenio Age:
46
Occupation: City Council member/edu
cator List your previous civic leadership experience
Imperial Valley Food Bank Board of Directors, Imperial Chamber Commerce Board of Directors, JPIA (Joint Power Insurance Authority) Board member
What issue will you focus on?
Keeping our water here, Keeping rates affordable, Bringing diplomacy back to the board,
Gina Young Dockstader
Age: 50
Occupation: Agribusiness owner
List your previous civic leadership experience.
I am a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Pioneers Memorial Hospital, including past treasurer. I’m an active member in California for Agriculture, including past treasurer. I’m on the Career Technical Education Board for Calipatria High School and a member of PEO ( Philanthropic Educational Opportunities) for furthering women’s education.
What issue will you focus on?
I will focus on four issues. I will focus on maintaining reasonable and affordable energy rates. I will ensure water rights and volume of water is beneficial for our entire community. I will hold the State of California accountable for the Salton Sea. I will develop a succession plan.
Why did you decide to seek election in your respective race?
I care about our community! I’m a fourth- generation agribusiness person from the North End of the Valley, and I believe the next few years will be challenging times for the district. Our family and friends need to be able to afford energy rates and have water available for our community.
What is your strongest asset?
My business skills are my strongest asset. I understand budgets. I understand financial statements. I’m an owner and co- owner of four successful businesses. I am bringing business skills, negotiation skills, marketing skills and my public relations skills to the board.
Why should the voters vote for you?
I’m a North End girl, and I care about our Valley. I have strong business skills, which are needed. I have the time and energy to devote to this very important position. I’m prepared to lobby in Sacramento. I’m doing this to ensure a future for our Valley and our children.
Why did you decide to challenge/seek re-election in your respective race?
As an Imperial Council Member and former mayor, it has been incredibly rewarding to contribute towards the betterment of our city, and I want to continue doing so with a greater reach. Sustaining our water rights is critical, and it imperative that we develop a strong board to do so.
What is your strongest asset?
My strongest assets are my ambition, loyalty and motivation. In the nearly 4 years I have served on the Imperial City Council, I have missed one meeting. I do not take my responsibilities lightly and I work hard.
Why should the voters vote for you?
Maria Nava-Froelich Age: 59 Occupation: List your previous civic leadership experience.
Calipatria councilmember, 2011; mayor, 2014, 2016, 2019. Imperial County’s Transportation Commission, Local Transportation Authority, Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, Resource Management Agency, Local Agency Formation Commission, Southern California Association of Government Regional & Executive Transportation Policy Committee, CalVans, Calipatria State Prison Citizen’s Advisory Committee, and Imperial County League of Cities
What issue will you focus on?
Protect IID water rights and energy balancing authority. Stabilize Energy Department, maintain low ratepayer costs.
Seek resources for lowering the water rates in Calipatria and Niland.
Hold state responsible for restoration and cleanup of the Salton Sea.
Support lithium and related industries to develop our economy and local workforce.
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Why did you decide to seek election in your respective race?
To be part of the decision-making pertaining to critical issues of water, power, lithium, community and economic development, support education, agriculture and growth. With my experience in finance, budgets, audits and planning, I will promote the IID, county and cities working together towards a stronger and healthier Imperial Valley.
What is your strongest asset?
I am proud to be born in Brawley, raised in Niland and currently residing in Calipatria. My lifelong commitment to serving our underserved community, my knowledge and understanding of the community, and my civic experience has strengthened my skills and has prepared me to serve as your IID Director.
Why should the voters vote for you?
I have strong leadership skills, willing to take a stand on protecting & safeguarding our water & power, enhancing farming resources, restoring the Salton Sea, and that our resources continue being a gem and cornerstone for our present and future economic and workforce development of the county for future generations.
I care deeply for our community. As the mother of a seven year old daughter, my priority is ensuring the best quality of life for her and consequently all of us. I will fight to protect our water and reinstate diplomacy to the IID board.
Norma Sierra Galindo
Age: 70
Resource center director
Occupation: Incumbent
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