On Nov. 7, three people are running in a special election to fill the vacant post of city attorney in Chula Vista.
If no one wins a majority of votes, a runoff will be held next year. Their essays on their qualifications appear below in alphabetical order by last name.
The last person elected as city attorney — Simon Silva — died two months before the November 2022 election, but his name could not be removed from the ballot.2023 Chula Vista city attorney special election: Meet candidate Bart Miesfeld Chula Vista residents need a city attorney they can trust. Which is why I am so proud of the extensive coalition I have been able to build in support of my campaign.As the only Chula Vista native in this race and the son of Mexican immigrants, I know our community inside and out