
Bill Gore Appointed Sheriff in San Diego
As previously predicted, Undersheriff Bill Gore was just appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to the vacant position created by Bill Kolender’s mid-term resignation. It was expected the Supervisors would conduct interviews today, with a vote next week. However, the board proceeded with the decision to fill the spot just minutes ago.
The vote total by ballot, prior to the decision being memorialized by adopted motion, was as follows:
Bill Gore – 4
Jim Duffy – 2
Jay La Suer – 1
If it doesn’t seem to add up, that’s because each Supe was allowed more than one vote if needed to narrow the field. Supervisor Dianne Jacob voted for all three of those listed, prior to the final motion being adopted.
Gore will now be able to run as the appointed incumbent in next year’s election. Both Duffy and La Suer have announced campaigns, as have David Bejarano and Bruce Ruff. The latter two did not file the paperwork necessary to be considered to fill the vacancy by appointment.
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