(IID General Manager to retire)…Kevin Kelley submitted his letter of intent Monday.

The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors held a special closed session meeting Monday afternoon. The single agenda item was the General Manager position. In the letter submitted to the Board, Kelley indicated it was time to change leadership. In the letter Kelley mentioned accomplishments in the restoration efforts of the Salton Sea. Kelley was appointed General Manager of the IID in 2011. His retirement will begin December 31st, 2018. The Board indicated Monday that an interim General Manager will be named following the December 7th Board meeting, after the new board is seated. Kelley also sent a memorandum to the Imperial Irrigation District employees, explaining his plans to retire.