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Read about key developments addressing quality-of-life issues, infrastructure improvements, public safety, budget and finance decisions, and environment issues that affect Newport Beach.

Newport Beach Independent

Prop 1 Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

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.

Greet Corona del Mar

Corona del Mar Gets a Fresh Look

The Council unanimously supported my request to engage a consultant to evaluate the commercial corridor, and propose a holistic plan that will reenergize the area by removing constraints in order to incentivize property and business owners to reinvest, as well as encourage walkability and establish connectivity to City beaches, amenities and other villages.

Los Angeles Times

Hotel del Mar receives historical designation

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.

Newport Beach Independent

Op/Ed: Making Strides Addressing Homelessness

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.