(County Supervisor Luis Plancarte fills a vacancy)...The vacancy is on the Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council.

Plancarte appointed the replacement for Peter Ramirez. Filling the vacancy left by Ramirez is Ramiro Castillo, retired Marine. Castillo served 28 years. A Calexico native, Castillo is currently living in El Centro. The Veterans Advisory Council is made up of members appointed by each County Supervisor. Castillo was appointed earlier this month and sworn into office on February 12.