Chair Nora Vargas is unexpectedly stepping down from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, she said Friday — a stunning departure that appeared to come as a shock to other county officials and staff, including some in her own office. Her decision ...

However, she has been a target of criticism from some conservatives in San Diego County because of her advocacy for equity and human rights and support for immigration, while also drawing some scorn from her own constituents for her handling of the ongoing border sewage crisis.

San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, chair of the county Board of Supervisors, Friday announced her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term, Jan. 6, 2025.

"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.

December 20, 2024 (San Diego)—In an announcement that surprised even her staff, San Diego County Supervisors’ Chair Nora Vargas today announced she will step down January 6 at the end of her term, despite winning reelection in November with 62.5% of the votes.

Nora Vargas said Friday that she is resigning from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in January for personal safety reasons.