August 14, 2018 -- A fourth seat on the Santa Monica City Council will likely become vacant when the votes are counted in the race for three open seats November 6.

Councilmember Tony Vazquez indicated last week that he would not attempt to retain his seat if he wins the race for the State Board of Equalization.

Vazquez is expected to defeat Republican candidate G. Rick Marshall in the heavily Democrat Third District, but there has been speculation among local political observers he would try to remain on the Council.

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