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Montebello council appoints Danielle Romero to fill District 4 vacancy after contested public interviews
Summary
After public interviews and more than an hour of public comment, the City Council appointed Danielle Romero to the District 4 seat by a 3–1 vote. The appointment followed a process that drew extensive public testimony and debate over precedent and fairness.
The Montebello City Council appointed Danielle Romero to fill a vacancy in District 4 on Feb. 19 after conducting public interviews and receiving more than an hour of public comment that included endorsements and objections.
Background and process: The vacancy resulted from a resignation on Jan. 28, 2025. City staff said the council could either call a special election or make an appointment; the council had previously voted to fill the seat by appointment. The city received eight applications; staff reported four qualified applicants after a deadline review. Those four qualified…
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