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 / Modified apr 3, 2020 5:04 p.m.

Pima County Board of Supervisors’ next steps after death of Richard Elías

A discussion with Arizona Daily Star columnist Tim Steller about the process to fill the late chairman's seat.
by Kassandra Lau

The Pima County Board of Supervisors grappled with a new reality this week as the unexpected death of Chairman Richard Elías set in. The District 5 supervisor was also up for re-election this year. In the interim, the board is expected to appoint a replacement who can serve the remainder of his term. Arizona Daily Star columnist Tim Steller offered insight on the process and discussed the current race for the now-vacant seat.

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