The Imperial County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution Oct. 28 honoring Eleanor Barraza for 30 years of service to the county and accepted remarks from colleagues and Barraza herself.

The resolution, presented as a special recognition, traces Barraza’s service dates and personnel moves in county employment. The board commended her for service in public works, behavioral health and human resources and extended “heartfelt gratitude and best wishes” on her retirement. The clerk announced the resolution was adopted by affirmative roll call vote.

Several department heads and colleagues spoke in grateful terms about Barraza’s work and character. Barraza addressed the board, thanked mentors and colleagues, and referenced family members present. The meeting also included a series of employee recognitions: Patricia Nunez (Probation) was named employee of the month for September 2025, and multiple employees were recognized for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of county service across departments including workforce development, behavioral health, social services, public administration and probation.

Why it matters: Ceremonial acknowledgements document employee tenure and institutional memory and were recorded in the official proceedings.