Corrected: Two Hermosa incumbents fund their own campaigns
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said a $1,000 contribution from Artpac to Councilmember Dean Francois was the largest single outside contribution in the race. Francois’ campaign returned $500 of the contribution. Francois stated the donation was made without his knowledge. The City’s contribution limit is $500. by Laura Garber The six candidates for Hermosa Beach City Council raised nearly $140,000 for their campaigns through October 17, according to campaign finance reports filed with the city on October 22. Incumbent Rob Saemann has loaned his reelection campaign $20,000, more than three times what he has raised from donors. Incumbent Dean Francois has loaned his campaign $8,380. The other four candidates are running primarily on donor money. Candidate Eric Horne led in campaign funds, with about $36,000, nearly all of it from donors. Saemann followed with $26,200. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Elka Worner reported $24,900, school board member Maggie Bove-LaMonica $23,700, Councilmember Ray Jackson $16,800 and Francois $12,300. The candidates’ own money made up about 76% of Saemann’s total and 68% of Francois’. Jackson gave his campaign $5,000, about…
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