City Guide

VILLA PARK

Mayor: Bob Patchin

Age: 67

Occupation: Retired aerospace executive

First elected: 1992

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Thinks finances obviously are a major issue because of the county’s bankruptcy. “Another issue I’m concerned about is the opening of (an expanded section of) Loma Street and whether it does or does not create more traffic into town.” He said he also will be closely following the creation of a governing board for the Orange County Fire Department, which provides fire service for the city.

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Mayor Pro Tem: Joseph S. Barsa

Age: 62

Occupation: Businessman

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: City’s budget is a major concern. He noted Villa Park already has

decided to delay a $200,000 improvement of Cerro Villa Drive because of the county bankruptcy. He said he is also concerned about how the expansion of Loma Street will affect traffic in Villa Park.

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Councilman: John Frackelton

Age: 54

Occupation: Business owner

First elected: 1988

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Because of the county’s bankruptcy, “the fiscal wellness of the city is the big issue,” he said. City finances have also been badly hit, he said, by state government’s “raiding” of funds that once went to cities. Other issues he is concerned about are the implementation of the new governing board for the county Fire Department and finding ways to finance capital-improvement projects in the city.

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Councilman: Barry L. Denes

Age: 49

Occupation: Businessman

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: “There’s no question: The biggest issue is the budget-balancing issue. We want a continuation of city services and continuation of a lifestyle we’re accustomed to.” He said state cutbacks to city funding also worry him. “I’m almost terrified what the state may do to us” in 1995, he said.

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Councilman: Bob Bell

Age: 60

Occupation: Real estate broker

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: “The big issue is money and where is it coming from. Even before the county’s bankruptcy situation, (the city) was squeezed budget-wise. I think we have be very careful with finances, and I think we ought to get some citizen involvement in looking for possible solutions.” He said he is also concerned about “maintaining quality of life” in the city.

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Other Key Officials

City manager: Fred Maley

Age: 58

Length in office: Seven years

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City clerk: Kaysene Miller

Age: 53

Length in office: Nine years

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City attorney: Leonard Hampel

Age: 55

Length in office: 16 years

Police service: is provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department; fire service by the Orange County Fire Department.

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How to Reach Them

Sheriff’s Department: (714) 647-7000.

County Fire Department: (714) 744-0400

Council meets: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.

City Hall hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone: (714) 998-1500

Fax: (714) 998-1508

Fast Facts

Motto: None

Flower: Orange blossom

Incorporated: 1962

Population: 6,429

Legislative districts: 47th Congressional District (Rep. Christopher Cox); 33rd State Senatorial District (Sen. John R. Lewis); 71st Assembly District (Assemblyman Mickey Conroy)

Operating budget: $1.7 million, 1994-95 fiscal year

Number of employees: Eight

Highest paid employee: City Manager Fred Maley, annual salary $75,000

Council perks: Members receive no reimbursement or compensation

RESEARCHED BY BILL BILLITER