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Committee forwards charter amendment to let voters decide how vacancies are filled
Summary
Supervisor Avalos' charter amendment to require special elections to fill mayoral and supervisor vacancies was advanced to the full Board with no recommendation after staff analysis and public comment supporting voter decision-making and concerns about turnout and practicalities.
The Rules Committee voted June 23 to move a charter amendment—called the "Let's Elect Our Elected Officials Act"—to the full Board of Supervisors with no recommendation, setting the stage for a potential public vote.
Supervisor John Avalos said the amendment would strengthen separation of powers by letting voters, rather than cross-branch appointments, fill vacancies in the mayor's office and on the Board of…
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