Is this goodbye? Cindy Chavez eyes new role that would end 20 years in South Bay politics

LONGTIME SILICON VALLEY labor leader Cindy Chavez may be leaving the Bay Area for an executive role down south — a shocking move for the local powerhouse.

Chavez, who represents District 2 on the Board of Supervisors, is being considered for the San Diego County chief administrative officer position which oversees day-to-day operations of the county. The prospect of her move could close the chapter on Chavez’s more than 20-year political career in the South Bay.