Laguna Niguel’s 2nd Vacant City Council Seat Filled by Former Deputy Sheriff

Former Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff Foster “Gene” Johns is appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Laguna Niguel City Council during a council meeting in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on June 14, 2023. Courtesy of City of Laguna Niguel

Former Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff Foster “Gene” Johns was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Laguna Niguel City Council—the second vacancy this year—during a June 14 council meeting.

Johns will be sworn in on June 20. He worked with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for over 31 years and has lived in Laguna Beach since his retirement seven years ago.