• Source: Nora Vargas

      • Nora E. Vargas (born 1970/1971) is an American politician serving as chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors since 2023, representing District 1 since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first immigrant and the first Latina to serve in the body.


      Early life and education


      Vargas was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and grew up in Southern San Diego County. She graduated from Montgomery High School then attended Southwestern College before transferring to the University of San Francisco where she earned a Bachelor's degree in politics. and graduate work in women's studies from Claremont Graduate University.
      She has worked at various non-profit organizations and was vice president of community and governmental relations at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest. Governor Jerry Brown appointed her to the California State Teachers' Retirement System in 2015 and she served on the Southwestern College board.


      San Diego County Board of Supervisors


      Vargas was elected to succeed longtime District 1 Supervisor Greg Cox in 2020, defeating State Senator Ben Hueso in the general election. The district includes Chula Vista, Coronado, and National City as well as the San Diego communities of Barrio Logan, San Ysidro, and Otay. She was sworn in on January 4, 2021, and selected to be vice chair of the council.


      = Electoral history

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      References




      External links


      Official Campaign Website
      Supervisor Nora Vargas Official Website

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