Solano Co. Supes To Consider Appointing DA-Elect To Replace Resigning Du Bain

The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider appointing District Attorney-elect Krishna Abrams to replace District Attorney Donald du Bain, who is resigning Friday.

Abrams defeated du Bain in the June 3 election by a vote of 51 percent to 48 percent. In a letter last Thursday, du Bain notified the county Board of Supervisors that he is resigning to accept a job with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office starting Aug. 18. Abrams, a prosecutor in the office, was initially set to become district attorney at noon on Jan. 5, 2015.

The state government code allows a chief deputy district attorney to perform the duties of the district attorney when the office becomes vacant.

The Board of Supervisors may also appoint a new district attorney to serve the balance of du Bain’s term or appoint the district attorney-elect.

Abrams has requested being appointed to allow her to work with a chief deputy district attorney to enable an efficient and reasonable transition for the office.

The Solano County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at 675 Texas St. in Fairfield.

--Bay City News

Photo: District Attorney Donald Du Bain.