(Vacancy on Calexico City Council)…It was created with the resignation of David Romero.

Romero submitted a letter of resignation Monday. He has been indicted on charges of receiving bribes. With the resignation, the council was faced with the task of filling the vacancy. Romero term runs through November 2022. Their choice was to hold a special election or appoint a replacement. They chose to appoint a replacement. They are accepting applications from those who would like to serve. The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 pm this Friday. Applications are available on the City website and on the City of Calexico Facebook page. The list of names will be presented to the rest of the Council at their next regular meeting on Wednesday Jun 17th. The Council has until August 7 to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.