Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre are set to compete in a runoff election for the open seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The special election was called following the unexpected resignation of former Supervisor Nora Vargas, shifting the balance of power on the Board. McCann, a Republican, led in the initial vote count with 44%, while Aguirre, a Democrat, had 32%. The winner of the election will determine whether the county continues on a leftward path or reverts to Republican control.
Both candidates have emphasized different priorities in their campaigns. McCann highlights his record in Chula Vista, touting accomplishments such as reducing homelessness and creating new jobs. Aguirre emphasizes fighting for working people, addressing the sewage crisis, and advocating for a more affordable San Diego County.
Voters in the South County expressed concerns about pressing issues such as the sewage crisis, homelessness, public safety, and protections for immigrants. Turnout was low at 15%, but those who did vote highlighted the importance of these issues in their decision-making process.
Meanwhile, Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke at an education technology conference in San Diego, addressing President Trump’s directive to eliminate the Department of Education. Despite the potential elimination of the department, McMahon assured that federal funding for education would continue to flow to states.
In other news, the San Diego County supervisors are set to vote on postponing the annual budget approval deadline and approved plans for behavioral health expansion despite possible cuts. Additionally, a woman was tragically pulled from a storm drain in Poway, and the Board of Supervisors approved funding for processing DNA tests from rape kits.
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