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| In surprise announcement, Nora Vargas will step down as supervisor, despite winning 2nd term |
| 2024-12-21 |
| [SDUT] This Bitch set up the SD County Sanctuary Vote. Now she won't fulfill her just reinstalled term. Cowardice and backlash? Vargas, who has been open about facing harassment and threats, cited 'personal safety and security reasons.' Her departure will leave the Board of Supervisors again short one member. Chair Nora Vargas is unexpectedly stepping down from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, she said Friday — a stunning departure that appeared to come as a shock to other county officials and staff, including some in her own office. Her decision marks the second time in less than two years that the five-member board has faced the surprise loss of a supervisor, along with the loss of its Democratic majority and the prospect of a monthslong impasse on partisan policy issues. In a statement, Vargas announced her decision to conclude her tenure at the end of her current term, on Jan. 6. “Due to personal safety and security reasons, I will not take the oath of office for a second term,” Vargas said. “It has been my honor to serve in public office during unprecedented times, including the past four years on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors,” she continued. “My priority has always been our community, ensuring that everyone can be seen, heard and have a chance to thrive.” Her office declined to give any further comment or details. Vargas was re-elected to the board just last month to serve another four-year term. She had spent the last two years serving as chair, and previously was vice chair for two years. Vargas and her two newly re-elected colleagues were set to be sworn in on Jan. 6. Instead, that will be her last day in office. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for the following morning, where its remaining four members are likely to discuss next steps. They have the option of appointing a replacement, calling a special election or both. The board has not yet indicated how it intends to fill the upcoming vacancy. The cost and timeline for a special election vary based on factors including the jurisdiction, the number of registered voters and whether in-person voting is involved. The county will determine the process in accordance with the county charter and board policy, and will keep serving district residents in the meantime, said spokesperson Tammy Glenn. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, the board’s current vice chair, said in a statement that the board’s work and the county’s “new direction” would continue. “I greatly appreciate Chair Vargas’ service to the county and our community, and I hope she finds resolution to the challenges with which she is grappling,” she said. When Vargas was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, she became the first Latina elected to it; early last year, she became its first Latina chair. Her unexpected decision comes just a year and a half after her former colleague Nathan Fletcher resigned from the board following sexual misconduct allegations. In announcing her departure, Vargas named as some of her proudest accomplishments “spearheading disaster response and recovery efforts, navigating the complexities of the pandemic, and driving systemic change so that our government serves all members of our community, not just a select few.” “I’ve worked tirelessly to address the inequalities that have plagued our community for far too long. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together,” Vargas said. “As a ‘guerrera’ at my core, I remain committed to continuing the fight for equity, justice, and human rights — just in a different capacity.” |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #1 Zero chance that she does not have legal issues coming. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2024-12-21 09:41 |