Laguna Niguel Mayor Sandy Rains resigned as the city’s mayor Feb. 27, but will continue to serve as a councilor.
Mayor Pro Tem Rischi Paul Sharma is temporarily serving in her place until the five-member city council selects a successor on March 7.
The move comes after controversy erupted over a Feb. 21 council meeting agenda item—which included the review and possible dismissal of the city manager—that Rains agendized, though it is unclear why.
Laguna Niguel Councilwoman Sandy Rains. (Courtesy of City of Laguna Niguel)
Her resignation came shortly after Councilwoman Stephanie Oddo called for her resignation saying she wanted to possibly fire the city manager in a retaliatory move as some on the council had also agendized a discussion about the possible removal of the city attorney….