Chula Vista City Councilmembers vote in Alonso Gonzalez to fill District 3 seat -

CHULA VISTA (KUSI) – Chula Vista's District 3 City Council seat was left open after former Councilmember Steve Padilla was elected into the Califor...

February 2, 2023
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CHULA VISTA (KUSI) – Chula Vista's District 3 City Council seat was left open after former Councilmember Steve Padilla was elected into the California State Senate. City leaders and constituents have been wrapped in an ongoing debate as to how the seat should be filled. Some leaders want the seat to be assigned via appointment, many others hope for a special election. It was revealed that one of the candidates for the city council position, Devonna Almagro, may have been dishonest regarding her qualifications for the position, prompting a protests on Jan.