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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Imperial County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New Chief Public Defender appointed
Daniel Rosenberg was introduced as the county's new public defender, taking over from Ben Solorio, who won election as a judge — one of only 32 chief public defenders statewide.
ICOE facilities master plan
The County Office of Education outlined plans for adult-education growth, a new special education center, workforce housing exploration, and possible sports fields and a children's museum — including its leased headquarters at 1398 Sperber Road, the same property the county is negotiating over.
2026 Assessment Roll Growth
Property values in Imperial County hit $19.1 billion for the first time, up 6.15% — good news for school and county budgets, though growth is slowing from last year's 7.9%.