The charter calls for an appointment process, and the council will pick wisely. Let the city council do its job, as mandated. Voters chose Wilkerson in the first place; they should be able to pick his successor. Since there’s nearly a year left on Wilkerson’s council term, the voters should have a say. An appointment would follow the charter, but an election seems fairer.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 22, 2023 10:33 UTC