NEWPORT BEACH

Mayor: John W. Hedges (District 1)

Age: 39

Occupation: Commercial airline pilot

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Wants a responsible city budget. Favors revitalization efforts for older areas of the city, including the Balboa Peninsula. Supports converting the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station into a commercial airport.

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Councilwoman: Janice A. Debay (District 2)

Age: 58

Occupation: Registered nurse and real estate agent.

First elected: 1992

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Wants to improve the quality of life for residents. Says the city must adjust to changing economic times. Supports bolstering the Newport Beach economy and balancing the needs of residents with economic realities.

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Councilwoman: Norma Glover (District 3)

Age: 58

Occupation: Retired print shop owner and labor negotiator.

First elected: 1994

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Supports protecting the environment and the city’s natural resources while creating a business-friendly environment. Wants the city to develop new sources of revenue. Wants to promote the area to visitors and conventioneers, who generate sales tax revenue.

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Councilman: Thomas C. Edwards (District 4)

Age: 48

Occupation: lawyer

First elected: 1994

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Supports converting the El Toro Marine base into a commercial airport. Wants to maintain police services and improve community crime prevention programs.

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Councilwoman: Jean H. Watt (District 5)

Age: 68

Occupation: Community activist.

First elected: 1988

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Wants to improve the quality of life for residents. Wants to preserve open space and recreation areas. Also wants to maintain the environmental quality of Newport Harbor.

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Councilman: Dennis D. O’Neil (District 6)

Age: 56

Occupation: Municipal lawyer

First elected: 1994

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Wants to consider long-term air traffic limits at John Wayne Airport. Wants to balance the city budget. Supports maintaining a healthy business climate.

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Councilman: John C. Cox Jr. (District 7)

Age: 55

Occupation: Marketing consultant

First elected: 1980

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Wants to focus on transportation and air-quality issues. Wants to create a healthy business environment in the city.

Other Key Officials

City Manager: Kevin J. Murphy

Age: 40

Length in Office: Two years

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City Attorney: Robert Burnham

Age: 50

Length in Office: 14 years

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Police Chief: Robert J. McDonel

Age: 47

Length in Office: 1 1/2 years

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Fire Chief: Timothy D. Riley

Age: 39

Length in Office: 3 1/2 years

How to Reach Them

Council meets: The second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at council chambers, 3300 W. Newport Blvd.

Hours: City Hall open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone: (714) 644-3017

Fast Facts

Incorporated: 1906. Became a charter city in 1956.

City Song: “That’s My Newport Beach”

Population: 72,000

Legislative districts: 35th Senate District (Ross Johnson), 70th Assembly District (Marilyn Brewer), 47th Congressional District (Christopher Cox)

Operating Budget: $98 million

City employees: 750 full-time employees

Highest-paid employee: The city manager is paid $130,000 annually.

Council perk: $800 per month and the mayor gets $1135

Sister City: Okazaki, Japan; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Antibes, France

RESEARCHED BY HOLLY J. WAGNER