Candidates amicable, but differences expressed in first debate
Hermosa Beach City council candidates (top row) Randy Balik, Dean Francois and Raymond Jackson and (bottom row) Daniel Rittenhouse and Tara McNamara-Stabile, and moderator Ryan Nowicki. Easy Reader photo by Dan Blackburn Five candidates vying for a single seat on the Hermosa Beach City Council squared off last Wednesday in a debate more amicable than antagonistic, with each describing concepts and ambitions for the city’s future. Seeking to fill the post formerly occupied by Hany Fangary, who resigned in December, the five hopefuls discussed issues ranging from sewers to city staff during a Zoom event co-sponsored by Leadership Hermosa Beach and Easy Reader. Leadership Hermosa’s Ryan Nowicki moderated the forum Hermosa Beach residents will begin receiving ballots shortly after April 12 for the special, May 11 mail-in election, city officials said. According to city officials, voters can mail in their ballots or drop them off at the Vote-By-Mail drop box located behind the Hermosa Beach library across from City Hall, or at the County Registrar’s office. Dropped off ballots must be received before 8 p.m. May 11 to be counted. Mailed ballots must arrive no later than May 14 to be…
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