Imperial County Board of Supervisors Candidates Discuss Road Improvements, Political Unity

Yuma El Centro, AZ, September 29, 2026 —

Calexico, CA – Incumbent John Hawk and challenger Patricia Lizarraga, both candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, engaged in discussions during a recent candidate forum held in Calexico. The event provided a platform for the candidates to address key local issues with community members.

Organized by Mujeres with Voices, the forum centered on topics of significant local interest, including the critical need for road improvements across the county and the broader theme of fostering political unity within the community. The participants had the opportunity to outline their perspectives and proposed approaches to these challenges.

Information regarding the specific details of the road improvement proposals discussed by the candidates was not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact nature of the political unity strategies each candidate advocated for was not detailed. The summary also did not specify the duration of the forum, the number of attendees, or any specific outcomes or commitments made by the candidates beyond their participation.

John Hawk, the current incumbent, and Patricia Lizarraga are competing for a seat on the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. The board oversees various county functions and makes decisions impacting the region’s development, services, and residents. Candidate forums are common events during election cycles, offering voters a chance to evaluate candidates directly on pressing local matters.

The event’s organizer, Mujeres with Voices, is a community group focused on civic engagement. Further details about the forum, including any specific plans or proposals shared by the candidates on road infrastructure or unity initiatives, were not made available in the initial trend summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Carolina Garcia on kyma.com, see more information here.

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