Huntington Park

The Huntington Park City Council has chosen a local civil service commissioner to replace former Councilmember Esmeralda Castillo, whose seat was declared vacant after a probe determined she was not living in the city.

Huntington Park officials said they’re committed to due process and transparency.

By appointing a new council member, Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores said the city was upholding its laws and the interests of its citizens.

The council’s eventual pick was Nancy Martiz, a member of the Huntington Park Civil Service Commission that advises the city on equitable hiring practices.

Andrew Sarega, the attorney who was hired to oversee the city’s inquiry, said Huntington Park police investigators looked into Castillo’s residency months before she filed her grievance.