Dean Francois
Incumbent
City of Hermosa Beach, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Dean Francois is a member of the Hermosa Beach City Council who served as mayor in 2025.1 He says he held monthly town halls as mayor.2 A former federal budget manager and investigator, he has led the local Sierra Club and served on the Los Angeles County Library Commission and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission.3
He opposed the half-cent sales tax ballot measure, arguing residents would bear the cost.4 He wants to streamline business permits.5 He voted against ending free holiday parking.6 His campaign says he pioneered higher e-bike fines.7 He supports requiring e-bike licenses.8 He says he brokered a compromise on short-term rentals to gather data before regulating.4 He voted to adopt the short-term rental ordinance.9
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $4,446Of this, $1,500 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $3,748
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $93 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,853 |
| The candidate | $1,500 |
Source: City of Hermosa Beach filings for francois for council 2026
Endorsements
- Sierra Club7
- Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz7Elected official
- Former Hermosa Beach Mayor George Barks10Elected official
- Former Hermosa Beach Mayor Sam Edgerton10Elected official
- Manhattan Beach Councilmember Steve Charelian10Elected official
- Former Manhattan Beach Mayor Russ Lesser10Elected official
Sources
- 2025-02-25-CC-R-MIN - City of Hermosa Beach, City of Hermosa Beach. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Dean Francois City of Hermosa Beach, Dean Francois. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Library Commission, LA County Library. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City Council hopefuls face off in first election debate, Hermosa Review. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hermosa Beach City Council candidates focus on business climate at forum, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hermosa Beach suspends complimentary holiday parking program, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Dean Francois for Hermosa Beach City Council, Dean Francois campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Teen e-bike culture is exploding. Some South Bay residents say this 'psycho circus' has to end, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City Council Meeting Recap | City of Hermosa Beach, City of Hermosa Beach. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Dean4Council.com, Dean Francois for Hermosa Beach City Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.