Councilwoman Salutes Aquarium Fundraisers

Respecting the Sea: Community leaders Bruce Horton, Councilwoman Janice Hahn, John Stinson, Debbie Sue Stinson and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Executive Director Mike Schaadt at the Stinsons’ fundraiser. Photo by Tony Haig.

Councilwoman Janice Hahn attended a grassroots fundraiser for the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium youth programs last Saturday, where she paid tribute to hosts John and Debbie Sue Stinson of San Pedro for organizing their 16th-annual event.

This year’s effort raised nearly $5,000. “It’s a record,” said John Stinson.

In keeping with the aquatic theme, Finnie the fish is the mascot of the annual fundraiser. Finnie changes with the times and is a presidential candidate this year, hence the campaign sign and patriotic T-shirts modeled in the photo.