DiVirgilio not seeking re-election on Hermosa Beach City Council
Hermosa Councilman Michael DiVirgilio As the race heats up for the two open seats on the Hermosa Beach City Council, two-term Councilmember Michael DiVirgilio announced Thursday he will not be seeking re-election. “With life in Hermosa Beach improved on so many fronts, the time has come for me to share the role with emerging leaders,” wrote DiVirgilio. “It has been an honor representing one of the world’s greatest small cities and a pleasure working with so many brilliant community members and city professionals.” DiVirgilio, an upstate New York native who moved to Hermosa in 1999, served the city for 12 years, eight as a councilman and mayor and his earlier years as chairman of the city’s public works commission. In his statement, he said among his proudest achievements are the resolution of the Macpherson Oil lawsuit and fulfilling promises to upgrade streets, redevelop the upper pier, launch carbon neutrality and create a lasting partnership with the school district. “As my family pursues new possibilities, I will remain committed to critical issues in town and enjoy watching our city under new leadership,” he wrote. Ken Hartley, chairman of Hermosa’s Chamber of Commerce and…
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