Special election approved for open SJ city council seat previously held by Omar Torres [Video]

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — San Jose will hold a special election next year to fill the seat of an embattled ex-City Councilmember, Omar Torres.

Khan Chung owns Concept Barbershop in downtown San Jose. It’s one of thousands of small businesses located in District 3. Currently, the D3 seat is vacant.

“We definitely need somebody just as passionate or more to fil the seat and to continue the upward direction that downtown is going,” Chung said.

On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council voted on how they will fill the open seat once held by Omar Torres.

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Torres resigned earlier this month and is currently facing three felony charges for child sexual abuse.

During the council meeting, many business owners and residents said they wanted a special election – a chance to vote for who they would like.

“I believe residents of D3 deserve …