Arvin residents have already started voting in a special mail-in election to determine who will fill the city's vacant council seat. The all-mail ballot election scheduled for August 26 has three candidates vying for the position.

After extensive debate between council members and community residents, the city decided to hold a special election.

"Guys, open your eyes for crying out loud. Quit being wise in your own eyes, it's not about you, it's about everybody here," said Rene Garcia, a community member who spoke during council discussions.

The special election will be conducted entirely through mail-in ballots, with no in-person polling places available.

"There's really no difference other than there are no poll sites. Vote-by-mail ballots go out on the same date, and we receive them

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