FOUNTAIN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

These are the candidates running for three seats on the Fountain Valley City Council in the Nov. 6 election. Incumbent Howard Stephens did not file for reelection.

Marvin P. Adler

Age: 54

Occupation: Optometrist

Background: In business as an optometrist for 26 years; planning commissioner for the last three years; served as mayor for three terms and councilman from 1972 through 1984; former president of the Fountain Valley Exchange Club and Orange County League of Cities and a member of several city and county organizations.

Issues: Wants to keep city fiscally sound; improve traffic flow; support programs for youths and senior citizens; keep Neighborhood Watch Program strong.

Guy Carrozzo

Age: 58

Occupation: Retired school principal

Background: Involved with community organizations and education for 30 years; recipient of four Parent/Teacher Service awards and Teacher of the Year award; member of the Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Advisory Board.

Issues: Pledges full-time commitment to the public and wants to maintain an open-door policy; will not accept campaign contributions from any source; wants to encourage recycling and support drug-free programs.

John J. Collins

Age: 47

Occupation: Businessman and community leader

Background: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northeastern University; recognized for service with Special Olympics; county Citizen of the Year; Business Person of the Year.

Issues: Concerned with drug abuse, youth and senior citizens’ programs, controlled growth, neighborhood revitalization and effective financial management; believes his objective thinking, business experience and community service can make a difference.

Laurann Cook

Age: 42

Occupation: Incumbent

Background: Has served on the council since 1986; appointed mayor in 1989; active in various city and county organizations committed to fighting drug abuse and improving children’s welfare and crime prevention.

Issues: Wants to inform residents that city government is accessible to them and believes open communication is a critical element to achieving this goal; committed to resolving transportation and affordable housing issues.

James E. Neal

Age: 76

Occupation: Incumbent; retired city manager

Background: Now serving his second term as councilman and mayor pro tem; mayor from 1986 through 1987; served as city manager for 35 years; heavily involved in planning of the city; has served on various federal, state and local commissions.

Issues: Wants to maintain solvency in handling complexities of a modern city in view of state budget cuts; wants to continue working on traffic congestion management, air quality and regional transportation programs.