Embattled Poway City Councilman Tony Blain resigned today, one day after residents voted overwhelmingly to hold a recall election for his seat as Blain faces various felony charges.
City officials said Blain's resignation would take effect 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.
The Poway City Council will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Friday "to discuss the schedule and process for moving forward consistent with California state election code," according to the city.
In April, the council unanimously approved a new policy requiring a special election when filling a vacancy occurring within the first 18 months of a council member's four-year term.
A U.S. Army Reserve doctor, Blain has been accused of vote trading, threatening recalls against colleagues and attempting to use law enforcement to silence critics.