Mayor Aguirre in the news

IN THE NEWS

Opinion: As Imperial Beach’s new mayor, here’s how I’ll tackle water pollution, rising rent and more

Serving Imperial Beach has been the greatest honor of my life. Fighting against its existential threats has been the focus of most of my professional life. I am ready to lead, to work with our council, and to get things done.

New mayor, new funding to deal with water pollution at Imperial Beach

For more than a decade Imperial Beach has been contaminated with bacteria flowing in from Mexico. “I don’t feel safe letting my kids go into the water because it’s all polluted, and it’s sad,” said Carla Diaz, a former Imperial Beach resident.

“En Imperial Beach ya estamos desesperados”

En Imperial Beach ya estamos desesperados Tenemos un récord de cierres de playa nunca antes visto”, afirmó la alcaldesa de esa ciudad costera, Paloma Aguirre.

State Coastal Commission’s newest member joins with focus on environmental justice

Imperial Beach Councilmember Paloma Aguirre was sworn in last week to join the California Coastal Commission.

2016 Knauss Fellow Paloma Aguirre: Conservationist, City Councilmember, and Pro Bodyboarder

Paloma Aguirre began working in conservation because of her love for surfing. Now, she manages funding for environmental nonprofits across Latin America and addresses local problems in Imperial Beach.

Busca ser la primer alcaldesa Latina

En la historia de Imperial Beach y trabajar en favor del medio ambiente, se propone Paloma Aguirre.

Three ways Imperial Beach’s new mayor plans to tackle the Tijuana sewage crisis

Paloma Aguirre plans to leverage her experience in Washington and Mexico to address the crumbling wastewater plant that pollutes South Bay beaches.