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Board pulls ISERS appointment for discussion, then approves unopposed candidate
Summary
After public objections linking a prospective ISERS trustee to the data‑center process, the board pulled item 44 from consent for discussion and later approved the in‑lieu appointment of Michael Abraham to the Imperial County Employees Retirement System.
During the consent calendar the board removed item 44—an in‑lieu appointment of Michael Abraham to the Imperial County Employees Retirement System (ISERS)—after public comment alleging Abraham had been copied on communications related to the Imperial Valley data center. Jake Tyson asked that the appointment be discussed publicly and not buried on consent, saying public records show Abraham was included on project communications.
County staff explained the ISERS bylaws allow an in‑lieu appointment when a seat is uncontested and that the election process administered by the registrar of voters follows established bylaws. ISERS administrator Scott Jarvis described trustee duties and training and said the retirement system is roughly 98.1% funded. After discussion Supervisor Kelly moved to appoint Michael Abraham and the board voted to approve the appointment. Supervisor Escobar had earlier supported pulling the item for public clarity.
Why it matters: Citizens contended the appointment merited discussion because of alleged project ties; county staff defended the in‑lieu procedure and emphasized fiduciary obligations and training for trustees.
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