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Fletcher seat to be filled in special election

 May 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors officially called for the immediate resignation of Supervisor Nathan Fletcher in a unanimous vote for a resolution of no confidence. Fletcher has been accused of sexual assault and harassment of former Metropolitan Transit System employee Grecia Figueroa. Fletcher announced his resignation would be on May 15, however, the Board of Supervisors is calling for his immediate removal.&nbsp; District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s seat is empty in chambers while the other Supervisors cast a unanimous vote of no confidence in him, April 11, 2023.<br/>
A name plate for Nathan Fletcher at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors chambers is pictured, April 11, 2023.

San Diego voters will head to the polls later this year to select a new county supervisor to replace Nathan Fletcher, who announced his resignation after allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Then, San Diego’s ambitious Pure Water project is running into unexpected challenges. And, a landslide in San Clemente has resulted in the latest disruption to rail service in the area.

Guests:

Priya Sridhar, NBC 7 political reporter

David Garrick, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune

Tania Thorne, North County reporter, KPBS News