Nora Vargas' unexpected resignation from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has triggered a political scramble. While the reasons behind her exit remain unclear, Councilmember Moreno has already launched a campaign to fill Vargas' District 1 seat. The Board of Supervisors must now decide whether to hold a special election or appoint a replacement.
San Diego 's political scene is abuzz after Nora Vargas announced her sudden and speedy departure from office, and one councilmember has already announced their candidacy to take over Vargas' district. San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas took many by surprise — including members of her own staff — when sheon the Friday before Christmas. She cited security and safety concerns as the reason she will not be sworn in for the second term she just secured in November.
"By standing alongside those who fight for a better future for the South Bay, I am confident that we will create the South Bay that we all deserve," Moreno said in a post on X."Together, we are building a better South Bay." "They'd be hard pressed to do anything but hand it back to the voters and let them decide," Jantz said."Even though the taxpayers have just paid for election, they'll have to do that again."It appeared Democrats had cemented their majority on the Board for the next term after Terra Lawson-Remer won her District 3 reelection bid against Kevin Faulconer in November.
District 1 is a heavily Democratic area, but Republicans can have the upper-hand in typically low-turnout special elections.
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