SAN DIEGO—San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, announced Dec. 20 she will step down from the board at the end of her current term on Jan. 6, despite winning a second term in November’s election.
“Due to personal safety and security reasons, I will not take the oath of office for a second term,” she said in a statement Friday. “It has been my honor to serve in public office during unprecedented times, including the past four years on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
“Whether serving as an elected board member on the Southwestern College Governing Board for seven years or as your first Latina County Supervisor, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives in the County of San Diego and beyond for nearly 30 years, alongside many of you. My priority has always been our community, ensuring that everyone can be seen, heard and have a chance to thrive.”…