City Guide

YORBA LINDA Mayor: Daniel T. Welch Age: 41 Occupation: Attorney and college instructor First elected: November, 1992 Term expires: November, 1996 Key issues: Wants to make sure the city recovers the money it had invested in the county pool. Supports completing construction of the Eastside Sports Complex and developing a police substation near Arroyo Park on San Antonio Boulevard. Wants to deal with traffic problems on Imperial Highway, maintain strong public safety programs and manage the city’s financial affairs conservatively. * Councilwoman: Barbara Kiley Age: 47 Occupation: Political consultant First elected: November, 1992 Term expires: November, 1996 Key issues: Wants to focus on the city budget in light of losses from Orange County’s collapsed investment pool. Advocates holding the line on spending in the city while maintaining public service programs. Wants to maintain the city’s reserves. * Councilman: Mark Schwing Age: 55 Occupation: Businessman First elected: November, 1988 Term expires: November, 1996 Key issues: Wants to focus on recovering all of the city’s money from the county investment pool. Supports completion of the Eastside Sports Complex. Wants to make government as efficient as possible and responsive to residents. * Councilman: John M. Gullixson Age: 47 Occupation: Attorney First elected: November, 1990 Term expires: December, 1998 Key issues: Wants to put “common sense and logic” into government. Also supports cutting government costs when possible. * Councilman: Gene Wisner Age: 61 Occupation: Retired shoe store owner First elected: 1982, served 10 years, reelected in 1994 Term expires: November, 1998 Key issues: Wants to maintain strong public safety programs. Supports upgrading storm drains on Tucana Street and other areas. Wants to evaluate the city’s spending priorities. * Other Key Officials City Manager: Arthur C. Simonian Age: 53 Length in office: 23 years * City Attorney: Leonard Hampel Age: 55 Length in office: 23 years. Previously served as deputy city attorney for five years. * Police Chief: Contracts with the Brea Police Department. Fire Chief: Contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority. * How to Reach Them Council meets: First and third Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 4845 Casa Loma Ave. Hours: City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (714) 961-7100 Fax: (714) 961-7101 Fast Facts City song: None Motto: Land of Gracious Living Flower: Rose Tree: Avocado Incorporated: Nov. 2, 1967 Population: 57,369 Legislative districts: 33rd state Senate; 72nd Assembly; 3rd Supervisorial District; 41st Congressional District. Operating budget: $14.4 million Number of employees: 82 full time, 40 to 50 part time Highest-paid employee: City manager, $128,500 Council perks: $500 a month, $30 for each Redevelopment Agency meeting RESEARCHED BY DEBORAH SULLIVAN