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Photos: Vianey Lopez takes District 5 Supervisor seat

Ventura County Star
Vianey Lopez speaks after being sworn in as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
Vianey Lopez speaks after being sworn in as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
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Mark Lunn, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, swears in Vianey Lopez as she prepares for her first meeting as a Ventura County Supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
Mark Lunn, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, swears in Vianey Lopez as she prepares for her first meeting as a Ventura County Supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
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Vianey Lopez listens to congratulatory remarks from community members after being sworn in as Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
Vianey Lopez listens to congratulatory remarks from community members after being sworn in as Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko congratulates Vianey Lopez after she is sworn in as the new District 5 supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko congratulates Vianey Lopez after she is sworn in as the new District 5 supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
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Vianey Lopez reacts to applause after being sworn in as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
Vianey Lopez reacts to applause after being sworn in as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
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Matt LaVere, chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, congratulates Vianey Lopez after she is sworn in as the new District 5 supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
Matt LaVere, chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, congratulates Vianey Lopez after she is sworn in as the new District 5 supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
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Supporters line up to congratulate Vianey Lopez as she prepares for her first meeting as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed her to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
Supporters line up to congratulate Vianey Lopez as she prepares for her first meeting as a Ventura County supervisor on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed her to the Oxnard-based District 5 seat following the death of Carmen Ramirez in August.
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A portrait of Vianey Lopez, at right, hangs on a wall with other current Ventura County supervisors -- as well as the late Carmen Ramirez, below -- at the entrance to the Board of Supervisors hearing room on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the District 5 seat after Ramirez was killed in August while crossing a street in downtown Oxnard.
A portrait of Vianey Lopez, at right, hangs on a wall with other current Ventura County supervisors -- as well as the late Carmen Ramirez, below -- at the entrance to the Board of Supervisors hearing room on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Lopez was appointed to the District 5 seat after Ramirez was killed in August while crossing a street in downtown Oxnard.
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