Candidates
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Howard L. Fishman
2,015 votes
24.55%
- Occupation: Public Sector Consultant
- Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Brooklyn College
- Master of Arts - Criminal Justice - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Priorities:
- Working to ensure a balanced mix of business sectors in Hermosa's commercial base.
- Develop funding sources for capital improvements in our street and sewer infrastructure.
- Increase accountability and institute annual performance reviews for City Manager and City Attorney
Jeff Duclos
1,509 votes
18.38%
- Occupation: College Academic/Businessman
- Member of Volunteers in Policing (VIP) program
- Board Member Leadership Hermosa Beach
- Board Member Hermosa Beach Art Walk
- Teach at California State University, Northridge
- Communications Specialist and Business Owner
- Master of Fine Arts degree from UCLA
Priorities:
- To change the city's autocratic approach to management
- To ensure that the only interest served is the public interest
- To place public saftey above all else
Patrick "Kit" Bobko
1,319 votes
16.07%
- Occupation: City Councilman/Prosecutor
- B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy
- J.D., George Washington University
- Captain, USAF (1991-95)
Priorities:
- Resolve the Macpherson Oil lawsuit on the best possible terms for the City
- Continue to improve the relationship between the Council and Schools
- Look for ways to deliver City services to residents more cheaply and efficiently
Michael Keegan
1,120 votes
13.65%
- Occupation: City Councilmember/Businessman
- City Councilmember 8 years
- Delegate for Hermosa Beach -South Bay Council of Governments
- City School -Partnership Compact Sub-Committee Member
- Treasurer - Hermosa Art Foundation fof the last 10 years
- Owner of Manhattan Bread & Bagel - 17 years
- Board Member - South Bay Parkland Conservancy
Priorities:
- Ending the Mc Phearson Oil Suit under favorable terms for taxpayers
- Work with other Beach Cities to consolidate services to save money
- Make the bars and other businesses finally pay their fair share of the cost of city services
Josh Ochs
866 votes
10.55%
- Occupation: Local Business Owner
Priorities:
- Public safety is job one
- Running government efficiently
- Attracting high quality jobs that will build our future
Kathleen L. Midstokke
762 votes
9.28%
- Occupation: City Clerk
- Master Municipal Clerk
- Municipal Paralegal
Priorities:
- Increase transparency of local government
- Fiscal crisis
- McPherson oil litigation
Christopher Reed
533 votes
6.49%
- Occupation: Finance Consultant
- MBA Finance, Emory University
- BS Architecture, Arizona State University
Priorities:
- Responsible Financial Management
- Avoid Chapter 9 Bankruptcy
- Enhance Public Health and Safety
Marc Richard Schoonover
84 votes
1.02%
- Occupation: Antique Dealer
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Official Information
- City of Hermosa Beach
Candidate Forums
- date: Thursday, October 1
time: 7-9 p.m.
place: City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive
sponsor: Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Association
- date: Wednesday, October 14
time: 1 p.m.
place: Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive
sponsor: Hermosa Beach Woman's Club
- date: Thursday, October 15
time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
place: City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive
sponsor: Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
- date: Thursday, October 15
time: 7 -9 p.m.
place: City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive
sponsor: Leadership Hermosa
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