By a vote of three to one the Imperial Beach City Council appointed Council member Mitch McKay the new Mayor.

He replaces Paloma Aguirre who was sworn in as district one county supervisor in July.

The council chose not to hold a special election because of the cost and time it would take to fill an abbreviated term.

Imperial beach is facing some critical issues. Contaminated water closing beaches. Businesses are going under without the regular tourist traffic.

Most of the council felt like there is no time to wait.

“It was a good decision. It was a decision that reflects the reality in Imperial Beach,” voter Brian Bilbray said.

“I was really disappointed with it. I expected there would be more discussion and more opportunities for the public to weigh in,“ voter Sandy Brillhart said.

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