Gerace suggests technology fix for staffing needs
by Elka Worner As the only female candidate for the Hermosa Beach City Council, Rita Gerace said she will bring diversity to an all-male council while prioritizing public safety and streamlining city services. “We need to have diversity on the council,” the 35-year-old candidate said. “Now more than ever, we need to have women at the table, making decisions.” The 11-year Hermosa resident said she decided to run in June when she found out the two women on the council, Mary Campbell and Stacey Armato, were giving up their seats. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade also pushed her into politics. “It kind of made me feel, wow, at any given time decisions can be made that have this trajectory that can be really bad for people,” she said. Gerace was born, and grew up in San Pedro, and often visited Hermosa Beach in the summer. Her grandparents, and mother immigrated to San Pedro in search of the American dream. Her grandfather instilled in her an “incredible” work ethic, and also taught her the importance of serving your community. “He had a 40-foot flagpole, and raised the flag every day,” she said. “He built his own boat and named it ‘The Apple Pie.’” Gerace began…
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