Brea City Elections

Nine candidates are competing for two at-large seats on the Brea City Council in the Nov. 3 election. Candidates for treasurer and city clerk are running unopposed. The deadline to register is Monday. To register, pick up a form at any post office, library or city hall. For more information, call the county registrar of voters at (714) 567-7600.

Patrick Davis

Age: 40.

Occupation: Businessman.

Background: Member of the Steering Committee of the Brea Project; served four years on Planning Commission, current chairman.

Issues: Favors use of eminent domain as a tool for redevelopment; favors development of the spheres of influence area after thorough study of appropriate land use; favors completion of the downtown redevelopment area; opposes use of city reserves to avoid increasing service fees.

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Harold L. Ivy

Age: 62.

Occupation: Retired businessman.

Background: Served with various city committees that include: Downtown Charette, Jubilee Special Events, Spheres of Influence and Cultural Arts Commission; former lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps; graduated from Army General School and Brooke Army Medical Center.

Issues: Not available for comment.

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Lee M. Jordan

Age: 43.

Occupation: Self-employed.

Background: Air Force sergeant for four years; member of a group advocating motorcycle education.

Issues: Opposes use of eminent domain; favors use of city reserves to avoid increasing service fees; favors slow development of spheres of influence area and citizen participation on major decisions; favors quick completion of downtown redevelopment area.

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Stephen R. Kaas

Age: 44.

Occupation: Portfolio manager.

Background: Former naval aviator and investment banker.

Issues: Favors use of eminent domain for redevelopment; favors increasing city reserves, not using them to avoid increasing service fees; favors completion of the downtown redevelopment project; favors research and land use study before developing spheres of influence area.

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Louis L. Knappenberger

Age: 49.

Occupation: Businessman.

Background: Served as reserve police officer for 26 years; officer of two homeowners associations and a management company.

Issues: Opposes use of eminent domain for redevelopment; opposes use of city reserves except in emergencies; wants to resolve legal problems of downtown redevelopment before proceeding with project; wants affordable housing provisions for spheres of influence area development.

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Bev Perry

Age: 36.

Occupation: Businesswoman.

Background: Served with the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission since 1989; member of Job Center Oversight Committee; board member, Orange County Human Relations Council; participated in the Brea Project and Redevelopment Task Force.

Issues: Prefers not to use eminent domain; opposes use of city reserves to avoid increasing service fees; favors immediate completion of the downtown redevelopment project; favors putting historical element and provisions for open space in the spheres of influence area.

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Chris P. Terrance Jr.

Age: 42.

Occupation: Insurance investigator.

Background: Current vice chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission; president of the Brea Little League; youth, sports and coaching volunteer.

Issues: Opposes use of eminent domain for redevelopment; favors use of city reserves to avoid increasing service fees; favors completion of downtown redevelopment area; favors slow growth and more community participation in developing spheres of influence area.

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William Vega

Age: 35.

Occupation: Businessman.

Background: Graduate of Fullerton High School; took special courses in automotive technology; former member of the Brea Business Coalition.

Issues: Favors limited use of eminent domain; favors high reserves for city; opposes the downtown redevelopment project; wants to preserve the hills and slopes in the spheres of influence area.

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Kathryn E. Wiser

Age: 50.

Occupation: Schoolteacher.

Background: Graduate of San Diego State University; taught in Fullerton School District; Laurel Elementary School teacher since 1991; member Laurel PTA and Brea-Olinda Teachers Assn.

Issues: Opposes use of eminent domain for redevelopment; favors use of city reserves to avoid increasing service fees; opposes downtown redevelopment project; opposes development of spheres of influence area unless there are provisions to preserve historic structures and open spaces for recreational purposes.