Rotating Hermosa Beach Mayor Kit Bobko reigns again
Kit Bobko Patrick “Kit” Bobko was installed as Mayor of Hermosa Beach for the second time on Tuesday. He replaced outgoing Mayor Jeff Duclos, and councilman Michael DiVirgilio became vice mayor. “It’s scary and intimidating to run meetings and be the face of the city,” said councilmember and former mayor Howard Fishman. “But what I tell you is that it is a once in a lifetime type of opportunity to serve.” Bobko was first elected to the city council in 2006 and re-elected in 2009. Because of the city’s rotating positions, Bobko was mayor during his first term in 2007. “I’ve been here once before and I want to express to everyone how honored and gratified I am to hold this job for you,” said Bobko. “I understand this position here isn’t an award, it’s an assignment and I take that very seriously and I think you all for bestowing upon me the honor to serve you.” Among his priorities this time around he said he wants to always be open and transparent. “There is nothing that we do that you shouldn’t be aware of,” Bobko said during Tuesday night’s installation ceremony. “Nothing should occur behind closed doors or out of site, everything we do, we do for you. As mayor I will take that…
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