My Candidate Statement

By Dolores Otting

Below is my Candidate Statement that can also be seen in the Sample Ballot with a few added words

Newport Beach plans to borrow $30 million dollars to meet this year's budget obligations while having increased its long-term borrowing plans to $250 million dollars. This $250 million dollars will cost us more than $500 million dollars to pay it back. Is this legacy of debt in this time of economic crisis in our best interest?

I will just say no to new taxes disguised as fees and work towards a balanced budget to ensure we live within our means with the help of all of you. Newport Beach residents are a brain trust of knowledge that are available to help and serve on committees to ensure we stay economically afloat and provide the best services possible to all of us.

I support John Wayne airport containment, deconcentration of rehab homes, harbor dredging, water quality, easing traffic, improving emergency response times in Crystal Cove, reducing the amount of the City's business conducted by ad hoc committees behind closed doors, and financing public improvements through private partnerships rather than placing the burden on Newport Beach taxpayers.

My election will put a Public Servant on the Council. I promise. I ask for your vote.