Canutillo Trustees select Sergio Martinez to fill vacant Board seat
The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to appoint longtime Canutillo volunteer and parent Sergio Martinez to fill the Board vacancy created when Blanca Trout opted not to serve after being elected on Nov. 5.
Martinez, who finished right behind Trout in the election, will be sworn in during the Board’s December meeting.
“I am humbled at the opportunity to serve the Canutillo community that has given so much to me and my family,” Martinez said. “I look forward to joining the rest of the Board and working toward helping the district meet its goals as it continues to grow.”
Martinez will serve for two years and must seek election to an unexpired two-year term in 2026 if he wishes to remain on the Board.
The District on Tuesday swore in three trustees elected earlier this month: new Board members Lily Maldonado and Carolina Ortega as well as re-elected Board President Armando Rodriguez.
They also accepted Trout’s resignation letter forgoing her right to serve after being duly elected, which triggered the vacancy on the Board. Trout cited personal reasons for her decision not to serve.
Trustees had the option to appoint a new trustee or have a special election to fill the vacancy, which could have cost the district tens of thousands of dollars.
After some discussion, Trustees voted to appoint Martinez as the candidate with the largest number of votes after Trout.
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