Hobart Kelliston McDowell III (November 18, 1952 - September 11, 2017) was an American business attorney, government affairs consultant and politician. He was mayor of
El Segundo, California for six years (2004–2010), and served as a member of the city council for twelve years (1998–2010).[3]
McDowell opposed expansion of LAX, threatening to sue the Los Angeles City Council. He reached a deal with Los Angeles to develop an alternative to expansion in return for dropping the lawsuit.[4] He also threatened to sue over a plan by the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority to put a rail yard in El Segundo.[5][6] He also fought to keep the Los Angeles Air Force Base open.[7]
Personal
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III was the son of the late Hobart K. McDowell Jr., and the late Martha Louise Shea McDowell.[8][9][10] He had a sister, Tina S. McDowell, and two brothers, Joseph S. McDowell and
Robert M. McDowell.[9] He had one son, Kelliston.[1]