San Diego County Board Chair Nora Vargas announced Friday she would resign at the end of her first term, just weeks after winning reelection. Why it matters: The sudden announcement will leave South County without a representative on the board of supervisors,

Supervisor Nora Vargas was heavily involved in a recent effort to enact a “sanctuary” immigration policy in San Diego County.

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.

Vargas, newly re-elected to a four-year term, cited ‘personal safety and security reasons’ for her sudden departure. She had faced mounting criticism in her district following a series of perceived missteps and fights with onetime allies.

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.