Board tables water‑transfer impact resolution after heavy public input

Sep 1, 2026

Supervisor Ryan Kelly asked the board to seek an independent economic analysis of Imperial Irrigation District water transfers and to establish a mitigation program; after extensive public testimony from agriculture, labor and residents the board voted to table the item and asked staff to work with IID and key stakeholders.

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Supervisor Ryan Kelly introduced a resolution directing staff to develop the Imperial County Water Transfer Community Impact Mitigation Program and to commission an independent economic and environmental analysis of past, present and future IID water transfers.

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