The Victorville City Council on Dec. 2 voted 4–1 to appoint Corinne Mora to the vacant District 2 seat, approving the ad hoc committee’s recommendation and adopting the associated resolution (Resolution 25-081).

The appointment follows a solicitation that produced 27 applications, 20 of which staff determined were qualified. An ad hoc committee led by Mayor Liz Becerra and Mayor Pro Tem Herriman interviewed finalists and recommended Mora. Mayor Becerra moved the revised recommendation and the motion was seconded; the roll call recorded Councilmember Godin, Mayor Pro Tem Herriman and Mayor Becerra voting yes and Councilmember Irving voting no.

The appointment drew public comment in support, including Catherine Saravie, who said she has known one of the candidates for more than 20 years and urged council to “look beyond politics” and choose a leader who “shows up, who listens, and who works to make the High Desert better.”

During question-and-answer, Councilmember Leslie Irving asked whether the candidate or anyone acting on her behalf had contacted council members before the selection process and whether relationships might create an appearance of partisanship. Irving said community speculation included the candidate’s employment with Congressman Obernolte as a potential influence. Irving asked directly, “Did you or anyone acting on your behalf contact any member of the city council…?”

Mora responded to the council’s questions and denied any pre-selection contacts: “No, ma’am,” she said when asked whether she or others had communicated with council members ahead of the formal process. She described her work as a field representative and constituent services staffer as part of her public-facing role and said, “I assist people on a daily basis without asking which party they are a part of.”

City staff described the recruitment process in detail: outreach on social and digital platforms, review of applications, follow-up questionnaires and final interviews conducted by the ad hoc committee the day before the meeting. The recommendation package included candidate materials attached to Resolution 25-081.

After the vote the council recessed for a 10-minute break to allow the city clerk to complete paperwork associated with seating the new councilmember. Mayor Becerra noted the appointment and congratulated the appointee.

What’s next: The appointee will assume the District 2 seat and will be subject to the regular election cycle when voters next decide the office. The council recorded the formal action and adopted the resolution authorizing the appointment.