The City of Poway was notified by Tony Blain today of his resignation from Poway City Council, effective immediately. Blain was elected in November 2024 to represent residents in District 2 and his resignation comes the day after initial results provided by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters showed 80% of voters in his district supported a citizen-led recall ballot measure.
A special City Council meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 to discuss the schedule and process for moving forward consistent with California state election code. In April, Poway City Council unanimously approved a new policy that requires a special election when filling a vacancy occurring within the first 18 months of a councilmember’s four-year term. The special election will ensure that voters in District 2 select their next councilmember.
Note: this article will be updated following the special council meeting on Friday, Nov. 7.