San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas announced she will not serve her second term due to personal safety concerns. Her departure has sparked discussion on how to fill her District 1 seat, with options ranging from a special election to an appointment. Supporters of a special election argue that the people, not politicians, should choose their leader.
There are multiple options facing the board in terms of replacing Nora Vargas, including holding a special election, appointing someone or doing both."The last time a vacancy occurred, the board rightly chose to hold a special election and South County should not be treated any differently," Aguirre said in a news release."The people, not politicians, must choose their leaders.
County Supervisor Nora Vargas says she won't serve the second term she was elected for in November. NBC 7's Jackie Crea reports on Dec. 20, 2024. There are multiple options facing the board in terms of replacing Vargas, including holding a special election, appointing someone or doing both.
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