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Canutillo trustees appoint Sergio Martinez to fill vacancy after debate over special election
Summary
Trustees voted 5-1 to appoint Sergio Martinez (the next person in line on the election returns) to a vacant seat after rejecting motions to hold interviews or a special election. The board was told a special election could cost about $60,000—60,000.
Board discussion about how to fill the vacancy left after Blanca Trout's declination centered on two options: hold a special election at district expense or appoint from the ballot results. Mr. Steve Blanco told trustees that a special election could cost approximately $60,000 to $90,000. Trustees made several motions; one to appoint the next person in line (Sergio Martinez) initially failed but a subsequent motion passed with a 5-1 tally (Barnes-Yes, Borrego-No, Maldonado-Yes, Ortega-Yes, Rodriguez-Yes, Zuniga-Yes). The appointment is contingent on Martinez accepting the position at the December meeting.
Some trustees argued for interviews and past procedures in the interest of transparency; others said the voters had already spoken on the matter by casting ballots. The minutes record the specific roll-call votes on the motions and note the appointed trustee must formally accept the appointment at the next regular meeting.
