RobertBenz.8/18/99.BK Photo by Branimir Kvartuc.During his eight year tenure as Hermosa Beach city councilman, Robert Benz has immortalized himself by earning himself a reputation from allowing booze on the beach to the legalizing of topless sunbathing to the notorious Ironman Competition. Benz has opted not to run for re-election, closing the curtains on one of the more interesting political careers in the South Bay. Instead he's making a grab for city Treasurer.

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