Sanchez to take over county attorney, EPCC looking to fill District 4 trustee vacancy
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Community College (EPCC) District 4 Trustee Christina Sanchez resignation was accepted by the Board of Trustees during a meeting held Wednesday, May 22. Her position is now expected to be filled.
Bernal to retire early, allowing Sanchez to take over as county attorney
During the meeting, Sanchez said that she was leaving due to taking on her new role as the elected county attorney, according to a press release sent by EPCC.
As we previously reported, longtime El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal announced her early retirement and that will allow Sanchez, who won the Democratic Primary and is running unopposed in November, to take over the office on June 7.
Sanchez expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve EPCC and said she looks forward serving the college and the public in different ways in her new role.
EPCC said she also encouraged interested individuals within District 4 to consider serving on the Board of Trustees.
“I really hope that individuals who have a good heart in representing the community and of course the community college, consider applying,” Sanchez said.
Sanchez had represented District 4 which covers parts of Central, West, South El Paso and the Lower Valley, according to EPCC.
“Ms. Sanchez has been a thoughtful and dedicated leader who has always prioritized the best interest of the students, our college and the community,” Board Chair Brian Haggerty said.
EPCC said that to fill the remainder of the District 4 term, which concludes in May of 2025 when the next election is set to take place, the Board of Trustees announced they will be accepting applications from eligible residents.
District 4 map and applications are available at http://go.epcc.edu/boardvacancy and are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7.
Notarized applications must be received by the deadline via email to mcast291@epcc.edu or hand-delivered to the President’s Office.
A committee of the Board of Trustees will review applications submitted and interview potential candidates the week of June 10, according to EPCC.
Application information can be found online at http://go.epcc.edu/boardvacancy or can be picked up at the President’s Office, located at 9050 Viscount Blvd., Suite A131 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
EPCC said no late applications will be accepted.
Additionally, EPCC will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day institutional holiday.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Belle Castruita at (915) 831-6511.
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