San Jose City Council opts for special election, interim appointment to fill Omar Torres’ seat

The San Jose City Council will let District 3 residents hold a special election and have a say in choosing their next representative following the resignation of disgraced Councilmember Omar Torres.

With no possibility of certifying the results until at least the summer, the council will also make an interim appointment after the election filing deadline to ensure that anyone who runs for office does not have an advantage as the incumbent.

“I think that there’s really no substitute...