San Benito wins appeal in election case; court finds judge interfered

San Benito wins appeal in election case; court finds judge interfered

SAN BENITO — The 13th Court of Appeals has ruled a trial judge’s decision “interfered” with San Benito’s Nov. 5 special election, while city commissioners properly placed proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot. Fred Sandoval In its decision, the appeals court overturned visiting state District Judge Michael Garcia’s ruling, allowing the city to adopt four City Charter amendments which voters approved in the election. “The trial court’s o…