The special election for the District 1 Seat is getting closer: What you need to know about your choices

A candidate forum on Sunday included current elected officials

By: Ava Kershner

Source: 10News.com

The special election for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 Seat is getting closer.

By: Ava Kershner

Posted 10:23 PM, Mar 02, 2025

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Those in the running who came out to a candidate forum on Sunday included current elected officials, such as Councilmember Vivian Moreno, Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, and Deputy Mayor for Chula Vista Carolina Chavez.

Also in the running, affordable energy consultant Elizabeth Efird, Former Imperial County Chair Louis Fuentes, and former political candidate Lincoln Pickard.

Chula Vista Mayor John McCann did not attend.

On the front of mind for future voters: mental health, the burden of taxes, and the outlook for South Bay housing. (When asked what 1 thing that could be improved in District 1...)

“Well, I have to encompass it into 'quality of life'. ... what I mean is there are a lot of factors that affect that,” said Louis Fuentes.

When asked about reducing the tax burden, Fuentes and Chavez suggested audits to find what’s not working.

As for the economy, many agreed the sewage crisis is halting possible expansion of housing and tourism.

The special election is scheduled for April 8th — only District 1 residents can vote. Those who live in National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach can expect a ballot in the mail starting the week of March 10th.