Chuck Bookhammer, 61: Former Hawthorne Councilmember and L.A. County Official

With great sadness we note the passing of Chuck Bookhammer, 61, who had a long career in politics and government policy in Los Angeles County and the South Bay for several decades. In addition to his seat on the Hawthorne City Council, he served for many years on the staff of former Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke. Following Supervisor Burke's retirement in 2008, Chuck started working in government affairs at the Los Angeles County Board of Realtors. Our condolences go out to Chuck's family as well as to his former and current colleagues in and around the South Bay.