Well, that didn’t take long:
“I’m running for Congress to create new jobs, expand clean energy technologies and ensure that local small business owners get the help and opportunities they need to flourish in a global economy,” said Hahn.
“As someone who has served in local government for almost a decade, I want to bring that perspective and experience to Congress. It’s time we end the corporate tax giveaways to multinational corporations that send jobs overseas and invest those dollars in businesses that create jobs here at home. We need to invest in a clean-energy economy and there’s no better place to start than right here in the 36th Congressional District.”
A Congressional seat only comes along so often, so expect a crowded field here. Check out Hahn’s full release over the flip.
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILWOMAN JANICE HAHN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS
Councilwoman Janice Hahn out quickly in race to fill Jane Harman’s Congressional seat in 2011 Special ElectionLOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn today announces the start of her campaign for California’s 36th Congressional District, which is being vacated by Congresswoman Jane Harman in March.
“It has been an honor to work closely with Congresswoman Harman over the past decade on a variety of important efforts to create jobs and improve security at LAX and the port. Her leadership will be missed,” said Hahn.
“I’m running for Congress to create new jobs, expand clean energy technologies and ensure that local small business owners get the help and opportunities they need to flourish in a global economy,” said Hahn.
“As someone who has served in local government for almost a decade, I want to bring that perspective and experience to Congress. It’s time we end the corporate tax giveaways to multinational corporations that send jobs overseas and invest those dollars in businesses that create jobs here at home. We need to invest in a clean-energy economy and there’s no better place to start than right here in the 36th Congressional District.”
Councilwoman Hahn currently represents a significant portion of the South Bay on the Los Angeles City Council. Most significantly, she serves as the Chair of the Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee, which oversees the Port of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles International Airport and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Port and Airport have enormous implications for residents of the 36th District in terms of economic revitalization and job creation.
“I plan to work hard to win this seat. I am ready to run and ready to serve the people of the 36th District,” added the Councilwoman.
Councilwoman Hahn, 58 years old, is a Democrat and resides in San Pedro, a Los Angeles community in the 36th Congressional District. Hahn’s public service runs in the family: her father is former Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, and her brother is former Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn. Hahn was the Democratic nominee for the 36th Congressional District in 1998, when Harman left office to run for Governor.
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which is a bit of a downer if true, as i was hoping she’d replace feinstein one of these election cycles.
This seat is rapidly becoming another safe Dems seat. I’m sure Ted Lieu is kicking himself for jumping into the State Senate race… He would have been a shoe-in for this race.
Hahn is an outspoken progressive with real zeal and courage. She’d make a great addition to the House. Bowen is deliberative and principled. She’d make a great Senator. I hope Debra Bowen decides to wait and run for Senate and that Janice Hahn continues her rapid race for Congress.