Crowded field of candidates eyeing District 3 seat as city seeks Torres replacement
A crowded field of political newbies and San Jose ballot regulars have expressed interest in replacing disgraced former District 3 City Councilmember Omar Torres through a special election, one week after the nominating period opened.
Nov 19, 2024 - Irene Smith addresses SJ City Council
Irene Smith addresses the San Jose City Council on November 19, 2024 regarding a Special Election.
San Jose City Council approves special election to fill Omar Torres' seat
The San Jose City Council took action Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant by the departure of disgraced District 3 Councilman Omar Torres. However, their action came after heated debate and public comment.
San Jose mayor says proposal to replace Omar Torres by appointment “reeks of politics”
An increasing number of District 3 neighborhood leaders are calling for a special election. The jockeying over how to fill Omar Torres’ soon-to-be vacant San Jose District 3 City Council seat has begun.
Here’s who’s vying to be downtown San Jose’s next councilmember
San Jose officials are at a crossroads over how to fill the City Council seat left vacant by Omar Torres’ stunning Election Day arrest and resignation — and several potential contenders want to take his place.
Plans to replace disgraced San Jose councilman Omar Torres underway
As councilman Omar Torres waits in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for a bail hearing next week, plans to find his replacement in San Jose city government are taking shape.