CALAFCO Elects Two Imperial County Officials to Board
Robert Amparano and Tyler Salcido will represent Southern California on the state board of local commission leaders.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions has elected Imperial County officials Robert Amparano and Tyler Salcido to its Board of Directors. Both men will serve as representatives for the Southern California region following the vote in Sacramento.
Why it matters
These appointments ensure that Southern California interests remain central to the statewide governance of local agency oversight. The board manages policies for all 58 local commissions across the state.
The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions oversees 58 individual commissions organized across four regions. Elected officials serve terms ranging from one to two years.
The players
Robert Amparano
He is an Imperial City Councilmember and serves as the chair of the Imperial Local Agency Formation Commission.
Tyler Salcido
He serves as the executive officer for the Imperial Local Agency Formation Commission and as a regional deputy executive officer for the association.
California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions
This statewide organization coordinates the efforts of local commissions tasked with regulating boundary changes for cities and special districts.
The details
Robert Amparano, who currently serves as Imperial City Councilmember and Imperial LAFCo Chair, secured a one-year term on the board. Tyler Salcido, the executive officer for Imperial LAFCo and a deputy executive officer for the association, was elected to a two-year term.
Timeline
The elections took place during the 2026 CALAFCO Annual Conference held in Sacramento.
Market Landscape
The board provides the administrative and governance structure necessary to execute the mandates established by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act. These leadership roles strengthen regional influence within the statewide framework for city and district boundary oversight.
Local residents benefit from having direct representation on the state board that influences commission operations and policies. These officials will now participate in decisions that affect the regulatory landscape for city annexations and special district boundaries statewide.
The takeaway
The election of local officials to state boards creates a direct link between county-level administration and statewide policy development. Such representation helps ensure that regional geographic concerns are balanced against broader state standards for local agency formation.
Further reading
For more information on regional leadership and governance, visit California People.
