(Steve McCrank - Torrance Daily Breeze)

We are pleased and proud that LAPD Officer Joe Buscaino was the top vote-getting candidate in Tuesday’s election to fill Janice Hahn’s vacant City Council seat. Joe ran an impressive campaign in a crowded field. He will now face Assemblymember Warren Furutani, who came in second place, in the January 17 runoff election.

Torrance Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn summed up the secret to Joe’s success: “Buscaino managed to galvanize many in the community who came from opposite sides of the political spectrum in an upbeat campaign that stressed the candidate's hometown roots.”

The League enthusiastically endorsed Joe Buscaino in the primary. Joe is a fresh face, a favorite son of the community, and will undoubtedly be an outstanding addition to the L.A. City Council.

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