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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified board opts to appoint interim successor rather than hold costly special election
Summary
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 27 to appoint a provisional successor to Julie Hamill, citing a county estimate that a special election could cost $500,000–$1 million; the board set application and interview dates for the appointment process.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Board of Education on Aug. 27 voted to appoint a provisional successor to Trustee Julie Hamill rather than calling a special election, citing timing and cost concerns.
Dr. Serrano, speaking for district staff, summarized state rules that trigger a board decision within 60 days after a vacancy and explained that the Los Angeles County Registrar would charge the district for any special election. "Similar-sized districts... the cost of a special election runs between $500,000 and $1 million," Dr. Serrano said, noting the next regular election date could be as late as June 2026 and that a provisional appointee would serve only until the next regular election or until a sufficient petition forces a special election.
Board member Eric Aliggria said he preferred appointing an experienced,…
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