NCFPD to transition to election zones

The North County Fire Protection District has begun the process of transitioning the election of NCFPD directors from at-large voting to election by zones.

“I think that it’s a necessary and welcome transition with the times to make sure that we’re accurately representing and meeting the needs of our community,” Steve Abbott, the NCFPD fire chief, said.

City councils and school districts have changed from at-large elections to elections by territorial area. The procedure is relatively new for San Diego County’s fire protection districts.

“I believe that they are considering moving that directi...