The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will vote on how to fill the vacant District 1 seat left by Chair Nora Vargas, who resigned citing personal safety and security reasons. Options include a special election, appointment, or both.
A view from the north side of the county admin building and the harbor is shown in this undated photo.
There are several options facing the board, including holding a special election, appointing someone to replace Vargas or doing both. Lawson-Remer, officially vice chair, was nominated by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe to be chair, to succeed Vargas. Supervisor Jim Desmond nominated himself as chair, but that attempt failed on a tie vote. He and Supervisor Joel Anderson voted in favor, while Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe opposed.
Supervisor meetings have become increasingly rowdy in recent years, with Vargas calling for a recess as recently as Dec. 10 due to a screaming person in the gallery during a contentious public speaking session regarding an immigration policy.
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