Dennis A. Lojeski was tearfully remembered as friends and family gathered Sunday to dedicate a baseball field in Eisenhower Park to the former mayor and city councilman, who died in August at age 52.
More than 1,000 friends, family and colleagues of Dennis Lojeski filled the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday morning to mourn the passing of the Arcadia City Council member and former mayor.
Current mayor Dennis Lojeski and former Councilman Bob Harbicht appear to have finished ahead of five other candidates Tuesday in the race for two City Council seats. Propositions A and B passed; Propositions C and D did not pass. Final tally is not expected until Thursday.
Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.
The City Council skipped over five runners-up in April's council election and instead named Planning Commissioner Gary Kovacic to replace the late Councilman Dennis Lojeski.
On April 6, Arcadia will have a local election to fill two City Council seats and the position of City Clerk. Seven candidates are profiled: Charles Chivetta, George Fasching, Vincent Foley, Ruth Gilb, Bob Harbicht, Dennis Lojeski and Gino Roncelli. June Alford is also profiled. She is running unopposed for the office of City Clerk. Photos.