Huntington Park Councilman Spent 70% More Than Others in Last Election
Luis Hernandez spent 70% more than any other candidate in last April’s City Council election as he and Raul Perez became the first Latinos to be elected to office in this overwhelmingly Latino city.
Campaign disclosure statements show that Hernandez spent $29,219, which he used to plaster the city with signs and send out various mailers, among other things.
Hernandez, who was fined more than $2,000 for turning in his disclosure statements late, received most of his contributions from businessmen, professionals and companies in Huntington Park and surrounding cities, the statements indicate.
Hernandez finished third in the balloting for three council seats, edging out former Councilman Jim Roberts by 27 votes. Perez received the most votes, followed by veteran Councilman William P. Cunningham.
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