Sutter County board discusses special election options after LaMalfa vacancy; consolidation could lower costs

Board members and staff debated whether to hold a standalone special election or consolidate the LaMalfa vacancy contest with the June primary, noting a past Prop 50 election cost of over $300,000 and an incremental consolidation cost estimated at roughly 10% (about $30,000); the board discussed sending letters to state authorities and the Supreme Court but took no formal action.