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Read about key developments addressing quality-of-life issues, infrastructure improvements, public safety, budget and finance decisions, and environmental issues that affect Newport Beach.
Insights from City Hall
Business Talk with Meghan McNulty
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Meghan McNulty on her podcast, Business Talk with Meghan McNulty, to talk about the pressing issue of homelessness as well as my vision for Newport Beach’s future, including community vibrancy, main street revitalization efforts, micro transit, and creating opportunities for connections.
California Prop 1 Passed, What's Next?
Epoch TV
California has struggled with rising homelessness numbers despite billions spent to address the issue. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Siyamak Khorrami, of California Insider at the Epoch Times to talk about Prop 1 and the impacts of sober living homes on our residential neighborhoods.
2023: A Productive Year in Review
From My Desk
2023 was a busy and productive year for the City of Newport Beach, thanks to strong leadership and our extremely professional staff. We have been working diligently to increase public safety, address quality-of-life issues, and make strategic investments to further improve our great city.
Prop 1 Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Newport Beach Independent
Vote No on Proposition 1. On the March primary election ballot, Californians will be asked to vote on Proposition 1, a $6.3 billion bond measure to give the State even greater latitude to fund and license an unlimited number of beds in group homes, along with other by-right (meaning cities must allow) supportive housing, substance use and mental health facilities for homeless and at-risk individuals.
Hotel del Mar receives historical designation
Los Angeles Times
It is important to acknowledge the seeds of our past that have cultivated everything that we know and love about the Corona del Mar of the present and to commemorate our rich history for all the generations to come. This is such a special place that I think even George Hart himself probably could not have envisioned. I know we’re all just so grateful to be able to appreciate it.
Op/Ed: Making Strides Addressing Homelessness
Newport Beach Independent
With a tremendous amount of input from the public, the Council voted unanimously to support our Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations to adopt a policy that holds everyone accountable for the goal of getting individuals off of the street, and a new ordinance that prohibits interference with public access near schools and other facilities, unpermitted structures such as tents, as well as certain conduct on public property and in public restrooms.
