Congressional hopeful touts fiscal conservatism, private sector experience
Kit BobkoHermosa Beach City Councilman Patrick “Kit” Bobko said he stands apart from the other hopefuls for the congressional seat vacated by Jane Harman because he holds a job outside government. “I’m the only guy in the race who actually has a private sector job,” said Bobko, 41, an attorney who represents municipalities and recently played a key role in securing a gang injunction for a Monrovia community. “I’m going to Washington to take on the establishment politicians who think we can borrow and spend our way to growth. Folks don’t want more expensive government programs or more red tape, and they certainly don’t want more taxes,” Bobko said. “What people tell me is that they want the bureaucrats and politicians to get out of their way so they can grow their businesses, keep more of the money they earn, and save for their families,” he said. Bobko threw his hat in the ring on Monday, joining fellow Republicans Mike Gin, the Redondo Beach mayor, and Mike Webb, Redondo’s city attorney. Democrats in the race are Secretary of State Debra Bowen, former Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn and activist Marcy Winograd. A date had not been set for the special primary election to…
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