City Guide

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Mayor: Victor Leipzig

Age: 46

Occupation: College biology instructor

First elected: November, 1992

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: To preserve Bolsa Chica wetlands, to maintain a balanced budget, to attract and retain businesses, to ensure a cost-effective recycling program.

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Councilman: David Sullivan

Age: 57

Occupation: Orthodontist

First elected: November, 1992

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: To increase residents’ participation in local government, to encourage economic development and increase tourism, to resolve and eliminate pension salary spiking.

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Councilman: Ralph Bauer

Age: 64

Occupation: Businessman

First elected: Appointed December, 1992

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: To develop goals for the City Council and all departments, to generate funds to carry out needed programs and have a proper financial accounting system.

Councilwoman: Shirley S. Dettloff

Age: 59

Occupation: Publisher of educational materials

First elected: November, 1994

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: To protect the city’s financial stability, to promote a strong business community and ensure the city has a strong voice in plans for the Bolsa Chica project.

Councilman: Dave Garofalo

Age: 49

Occupation: Newspaper publisher

First elected: November, 1994

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: To increase revenue so the city can restore public services without more taxes; to build the city’s business base, to participate in the Bolsa Chica planning process.

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Councilman: Peter Green

Age: 69

Occupation: College biology professor

First elected: First served from 1984 to 1992

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: To have a balanced budget and still provide high-quality services, to come to a fair and amicable settlement of employee contract negotiations.

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Councilman: Tom Harman

Age: 53

Occupation: Attorney

Appointed: Jan. 23, 1995

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: To ensure that the Bolsa Chica project does not have a negative financial impact on the city, to ensure that the city gets back all of $43 million in the county pool.

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Other Key Officials

City administrator: Michael T. Uberuaga

Age: 50

Length in office: 5 years

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City attorney: Gail C. Hutton

Age: 58

Length in office: 16 years

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Police chief: Ronald E. Lowenberg

Age: 48

Length in office: 5 years

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Fire chief: Michael Dolder

Age: 50

Length in office: 4 years

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How to Reach Them

Council meets: First and third Monday at 6:30 p.m. and the fourth Monday of each month for a special study session, in the council chambers, 2000 Main St.

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

Telephone: (714) 536-5553

Fax: (714) 536-5233

Fast Facts

Motto: City of Expanding Horizons

Flower: Geranium

Incorporated: Feb. 17, 1909

Population: 190,000

Legislative districts: 45th Congressional; 35th Senate; 67th Assembly; 2nd Supervisorial

Operating budget (1994-95): $190 million; general-fund budget: $94.5 million

Number of employees: 1,067 full-time, permanent employees

Highest-paid employee: City administrator, $142,332 annual salary

Council perks: $175 a month plus expense allowance of up to $739 a month for council members, and $942 a month for the mayor

RESEARCHED BY DEBRA CANO