Elka Worner
City of Hermosa Beach, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Elka Worner is a Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner, journalist, and small business manager.1 Her campaign says she founded HB SAFE, a homeless outreach program, and stopped a 50-foot development near the beach.2
She supports the half-cent sales tax on the November ballot after opposing the 2024 measure, but says the city must tighten its belt.3 At a forum, she said the city should recruit businesses and supported streamlining permitting.4 She said the city needs a long-term plan to protect services and repair aging infrastructure.1 She proposed multi-year budgeting, reviewing programs for results, and pursuing shared services and grants.1 She wants to repave neglected streets, manage e-bikes, and explore sharing facilities with Redondo Beach.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $18,855Of this, $5,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $15,914
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $355 | 2% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $13,000 | 69% |
| The candidate | $5,000 | 27% |
| Businesses and other groups | $500 | 3% |
Source: City of Hermosa Beach filings for Elka Worner for Hermosa Beach City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Elka Worner, Hermosa Beach City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire – Daily Breeze, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Elka Worner | City Council, Hermosa Beach 2026, Elka Worner campaign. 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, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 🌱 Patch AM: What would Elka Worner change first at Hermosa Beach City Hall?, Patch. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- View Endorsements - elkaforhermosa.com, Elka Worner for Hermosa Beach City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LAGOP Endorsement Lookup, November 3, 2026 General Election, Republican Party of Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.