It has been said that all politics are local, but city government is not a place for politicians. It is designed to be non-partisan. I took a close look at the Newport Beach City Council and the Planning Commission when Short Term Rentals became a concern in my neighborhood. I Read More
Joy Brenner is running for City Council District 6 re-election on November 8. She’s exceptionally well-qualified and deserves to be returned to the dais – perhaps this December (finally) as Mayor. As we approach another election season, I’ve been told that the money power seekers who attempted to smear her Read More
I got to know Lauren Kleiman through our time together on the Airport Working Group Board. She had previously served on the Newport Beach Aviation Committee and wanted to continue her work on airport noise issues after giving up her seat to accept her appointment to Planning Commission. Lauren dedicated Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68234/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Fractional homeownership. Staff will discuss Read More
On August 24, I had the opportunity to attend Lauren Kleiman’s campaign launch event for City Council, District 6 (CdM). Lauren is the well-respected Chair of the Newport Beach Planning Commission with a passion for bettering our community. The event was attended by our current mayor, Kevin Muldoon, as well Read More
One of the more sensitive jobs of a council member is negotiating labor agreements with city staff. The unions’ role is to push for as much as they can get. The council’s role is to provide compensation packages that insure we attract and retain the best people and at the Read More
By Simone Goldstone, NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Every year since 2001, hundreds of thousands of music fans flock to Barcelona to see the biggest names in pop and rock music, and to celebrate Primavera Sound festival’s unique feel of color, creativity, and celebration. Primavera Sound has been expanding internationally and Read More
When evaluating City Council candidates, I find it helpful to treat the process like hiring a CEO to run my business. Whether voting or hiring, I want the best possible candidate with the most experience and a proven track record of success. If you rent or own property in Newport, Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I hope you all enjoy the Labor Day holiday this weekend, and please remember to take necessary precautions during the heatwave. Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the high 90s to low 100 degrees through Monday, increasing Read More
I met Lisa Pearson back in those blissful days of volunteering in the Kindergarten classroom of our first born children. We were wide eyed and happy to help. We quickly bonded over our shared hopes for our kids, and our love of Lincoln Elementary School. Soon we were attending PTA Read More
