Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas, who is accused with her brother of fraudulently obtaining a loan for their political consulting business, resigned Monday. The City of Chula Vista confirmed Cardenas' resignation on Monday. In a memo to Mayor John McCann and City Council members, Cardenas resigned and said, "in an effort to prioritize my mental health, and the health of my community” and that “it has been an honor and privilege to serve my community and work alongside all of you.” The City of Chula Vista Charter requires the city council to declare Cardenas' District Four seat vacant. The city said staff plan to bring an item forward during next week's meeting. The city council is also required to use its "best efforts" to fill the vacancy within 45 days. If the seat is not filled within 45 days, it will stay vacant until the next election. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/chula-vista-councilwoman-resigns/509-cccc0e18-9442-458d-a220-29b1d842d85e