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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Council Member; City of Hermosa Beach Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (7/7)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Howard L. Fishman Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  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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