(County Executive Officer says he will not renew his contract)....Tony Rouhotas Jr made the announcement at this week's Board of Supervisors Meeting.

He announced he would not be renewing his contract at the end of the year. No reason has been given. Rouhotas served for many years as the Imperial County Fire Chief. He was appointed County Executive Officer in 2018. A county spokesperson said the Board of Supervisors will decide how to fill the vacancy being left by Rouhotas at a later date. They say Rouhotas has expressed a willingness to help the new CEO transition into the position, once one is chosen.