PRESS RELEASE -OCTOBER 20, 2023

MARTHA CARDENAS-SINGH ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RUN

FOR IMPERIAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - DISTRICT 2

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My name is Martha Cardenas-Singh, outgoing mayor and lifelong Imperial County resident, and it is with humbled excitement, that I announce my intention to run for the District 2 seat of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

During my time on the El Centro City Council, I have learned the importance of community development. I have led development projects such as the City of El Centro Public Library, multiple affordable housing projects, the start of construction on the South Imperial Avenue extension and preparing to break ground on a new Police Station in November of 2023. I want to bring this experience to all of District 2, and by extent, the entirety of Imperial County.

The unincorporated areas such as Heber, have stagnated in growth because of the lack of county foresight, leaving them without options to develop independently.  

I pledge to make economic growth a high priority in the unincorporated areas. These communities deserve to have the financial stability to establish independence, sovereignty, and control of their own destiny.

In addition to economic development, I pledge to work to reopen the bridges on Drew Road and Evan Hewes Highway.

Too long, have the communities of Ocotillo, No Mirage, Coyotes Wells, and In-Ko-Pah have had inequitable access to the rest of Imperial County.

Too long, have the western recreational areas been difficult to access, negatively impacting our tourism, denying our community and visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of our deserts.

Finally, I have heard the community’s call for better services from the County of Imperial. We as a community expect them to give us their best, but how can we, when the county refuses to provide its employees with the resources to serve with excellence?

I promise to work to bring dignity to all of Imperial County staff members by creating an environment where staff is valued, motivated and can thrive and flourish, which will then allow us to begin to improve these services across the county.

I am ready to listen, serve, and lead. Please vote Martha Cardenas-Singh for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 2, and Together, Let’s Build A Better Imperial County.