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It's always been known that L.A. City Councilwoman Janice Hahn has had larger aspirations, most recently thought to be a candidate for congress. But yesterday, it was reported that she's exploring the idea of running for Lt. Governor and if she wins, she'd be the first women in that role for California. "I'm going to look at it until the end of the year and see what kind of responses I get and see whether it makes sense for me to serve in this capacity," said Hahn to the Daily Breeze. It's no surprise she would be looking into something soon, she definitely has been sending an increasing amount of press releases and statements to the media this summer. Hahn, sister to former Mayor James Hahn and daughter of former LA County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, won her third and final reelection this past March. Her term ends in 2013, but if she runs and wins a bid for Lt. Governor, she would leave Los Angeles early.
