City Guide

DANA POINT

Mayor: Judy Curreri

Age: 52

Occupation: Public health nurse

First elected: 1988

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Wants to promote Dana Point businesses, step up beautification efforts around the city and address the parking shortage. Also wants to promote public safety and create more recreational opportunities for residents.

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Councilwoman: Karen Lloreda

Age: 48

Occupation: Former teacher

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Wants to improve the city’s economy and commercial districts, and protect its natural surroundings. Supports resolving the Dana Point Headlands development issue. Want to complete planning guidelines for Town Center and Doheny Village districts.

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Councilwoman: Toni Gallagher

Age: 47

Occupation: Security system business owner

First elected: 1994

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Wants to deal with shortage of open spaces and parks in the city. Wants a Headlands development plan that does not increase traffic problems or harm the environment. Wants the city to consider reducing expenses and to “downsize.”

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Councilman: Harold R. Kaufman

Age: 53

Occupation: Personal injury settlement negotiator

First elected: 1994

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Supports the revitalization of business districts, such as the Town Center area and Lantern Village. Wants to increase code enforcement efforts and police patrols of areas with apartment overcrowding. Seeks resolution to the Headlands development issue.

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Councilman: William L. Ossenmacher

Age: 37

Occupation: Marketing consultant

First elected: 1992

Term expires: 1996

Key issues: Wants to deal with effects from the Orange County bankruptcy. Seeks to balance economic development with preserving the beauty of the community. Wants to focus city government on basic services and maintain frugal management at City Hall.

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Other Key Officials

City Manager: Stephen B. Julian

Age: 54

Length in Office: One year

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City Attorney: Jerry Patterson

Age: 61

Length in Office: Six years

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Police Chief: Contracts with Orange County Sheriff’s Department

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Fire Chief: Contracts with Orange County Fire Authority

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How to Reach Them

Sheriff’s Department: (714) 770-6011

County Fire Authority: (714) 744-0400

Council meets: In two sessions, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern

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

Telephone: (714) 248-9890

Fax: (714) 248-9920

Fast Facts

Incorporated: Jan. 1, 1989

Population: 34,000

Legislative districts: 36th Senate District (Robert Presley); 73rd Assembly District (Bill Morrow), 43rd Congressional District (Christopher Cox)

Annual Budget: $25 million ($14-million operating budget, $11-million general fund)

City employees: 34 full-time

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $99,500 annually

Council perk: $400 a month

RESEARCHED BY HOLLY J. WAGNER