Unions Split in Supes Race
- Media
- Jan 30
- 1 min read
One union zigged. Now, another has decided to zag.
In the special election for county supervisor, the union representing county workers decided to throw its support behind Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre.
Last week, the construction workers union decided to support San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno.
The competing unions — and their deep political war chests — signal a dog fight is likely ahead in the special election to replace Supervisor Nora Vargas. Union money means advertising and door-knocking power, both of which will be important to victory.
Still holding out: As of press time, the Labor Council still hadn’t made up its mind on who to back, but, as our Jim Hinch reports, it also seemed poised to support Aguirre.
In other recent races, the major unions have all supported the same candidate.
By Jim Hinch | January 29, 2025 | Voice of San Diego
Editor's Note: I don't like the sound of that. Do you? Imperial Beach Paloma Aguirre is backed by the County Workers Union and possibly the Labor Council. San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno is backed by the Construction Workers Union. Doesn't that infer that once in office, Paloma Aguirre or Vivian Moreno will then have to bow to these powerful unions and do what the unions want?
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