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El Centro council narrows applicants to eight for interview to fill vacancy left by Tomas Olivas
Summary
The council reviewed 16 applications for the council vacancy created by Tomas Olivas’ March resignation, agreed to interview the top eight candidates, and adopted the rankings by a 4‑0 vote. Interviews are scheduled and the top‑ranked candidate will be offered the appointment.
The El Centro City Council on a 4‑0 vote adopted rankings to identify eight applicants for interviews as part of the process to fill the council seat vacated by Tomas Olivas, whose resignation staff recorded as March 4, 2025. The appointment process follows an application period that closed April 6, 2025.
Interim city staff reported that 16 applications were received and that staff verified applicants met legal criteria: residency in El Centro, registration to vote…
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