Rob Saemann
Incumbent
City of Hermosa Beach, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Rob Saemann is a Hermosa Beach City Councilmember, first elected in 2022, and was mayor in 2025-26.1 A general contractor with 50 years of experience, he previously served on the Planning Commission and Public Works Commission.1 He supports the city’s half-cent sales tax measure.2 He says he made a motion in March 2026 to plan for pier replacement by 2032 using segmental construction to keep part open.2 He has proposed requiring license plates on faster e-bikes for identification.3 He asked to default residents into the lowest Clean Power Alliance tier.4 He voted to suspend complimentary holiday parking to save costs.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $20,288Of this, $15,013 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $12,637
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $4,975 | 25% |
| The candidate | $15,013 | 74% |
| Businesses and other groups | $300 | 1% |
Source: City of Hermosa Beach filings for Re-elect Rob Saemann for Hermosa Beach City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Rob Saemann For Hermosa Beach City Council 2026, Rob Saemann For Hermosa Beach City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City Council hopefuls face off in first election debate, Hermosa Review. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Meet the Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates: Rob Saemann — Easy Reader & Peninsula, Easy Reader & Peninsula. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- City Council Meeting Recap, City of Hermosa Beach. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hermosa Beach suspends complimentary holiday parking program, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Re-Elect Rob Saemann 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.