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Santa Ynez board votes to pursue provisional appointment for trustee vacancy
Summary
The board decided to fill a trustee vacancy by provisional appointment rather than a costly special election, citing the proximity of the November election and estimated special-election costs of $75,000–$100,000.
The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Board voted Jan. 20 to pursue a provisional appointment to fill a current trustee vacancy instead of calling a special election.
Board members discussed the cost of holding a special election during the current year and the timing of the next regular election. Board President (speaking at the meeting) said the special election could be an expensive option: "the special election could cost 75 to a $100,000." Members noted November already includes regular elections and concluded a provisional appointment would conserve district funds.
Board Member [mover recorded in minutes] moved to pursue a provisional appointment; another member seconded the motion. Roll-call votes recorded 'Aye' from Mr. Johnson, Grace Velasquez and Mr. Levamini, and the motion passed.
The board noted that any provisional appointee would serve until the next election cycle when the seat would be on the ballot alongside other scheduled seats. The board did not specify a timeline for applications or interviews; details were described as a next step to be handled administratively.
