San Diego
The City Council voted to begin accepting applications on Thursday for the vacancy created in District 8 by Councilman Uvaldo Martinez’s resignation. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 12.
Under City Charter rules, Martinez’s successor will by appointed by the council and will represent the district until December, 1987, when a new council member will be elected and sworn in. The person appointed as a caretaker must agree not to run for the seat next year.
Council members scheduled two public hearings for November. The first hearing will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. The second will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 24.
Free parking will be provided for the second meeting at the city garage, next to the Community Concourse. Both hearings will be held in the City Council chambers.
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