Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Imperial County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Red Earth intersection safety
Supervisor Kelley urged the county's transportation commission to act on the deadly Red Earth intersection, citing roughly six fatalities; a Caltrans roundabout proposal drew skepticism.
Bowker Road shoulder safety fix
A $797,897 contract will rehab about a mile of Bowker Road between Jasper and Fawcett roads — part of the county's ongoing push to fix its road network.
Winterhaven Roads and Code Enforcement
A 45-year Winterhaven resident pleaded for help clearing an alleyway of debris after 18 months of unanswered letters, and noted no county road staff live in the area anymore for emergency response.
Arnold Road Bridge emergency
The Board extended the emergency declaration for the closed Picacho Road Bridge. A Quechan tribal leader said the closure cuts off his community's fastest route to emergency care in Yuma and invited the Board to visit and build an emergency response plan.
Deteriorating county roads, particularly Bess Road
Supervisor Hawk reported working with Public Works on a priority list of pothole-damaged roads after recent rains doubled some potholes in size.