County Supe officer elections result in stalemate

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Barry Jantz wrote the following about two weeks ago, in What the Nora Vargas announcement has wrought

“The Supes have 30 days from the first meeting of the year to elect officers, including a chair, vice-chair, and chair pro tem. It’s typically done at the first regular meeting following the swearing in of returning or new Supervisors, known as the organizational meeting (January 7, 2025, in this case).

“Vargas is the current chair, wrapping up her second year in the position. It was anticipated that current Vice-Chair Lawson-Remer would be the new chair in 2025, with the three Democrats (including Vargas) in alignment to support her.

“In recent years, when Vargas — and Fletcher prior to that — were selected as chair, Republicans Anderson and Desmond, in the minority on a 3-2 Board, had no power to even consider themselves for the position.

“So what happens now, with Vargas out at the very moment of an officer election, leaving a 2-2 board? A stalemate?”

It appears so.

KPBS reports on the news from this morning…

Attempt to pick San Diego County supervisor leaders fails

Thus begins 2025.

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