Officials to Discuss Public Safety Services
City Manager Kevin J. Murphy, Police Chief Robert J. McDonell and Fire Chief Timothy D. Riley will discuss how crime, competition and cutbacks affect the quality of public safety services in the city during a public forum Wednesday.
Murphy will give an overview of public safety and put it into context with the city’s budget.
Public safety expenditures account for 53% of Newport Beach’s general fund, he said.
“People will understand quickly that it is an important issue in Newport Beach,” he said.
The two chiefs will speak about the programs and operations currently underway in the different departments, and the trends in crime and emergency situations.
The chiefs also will discuss their departments’ plans for the future.
The free forum, which is sponsored by Speak Up Newport, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Cannery Restaurant, 3010 Lafayette Ave.
The city officials will leave time to answer questions.
Speak Up Newport is a nonprofit organization that provides monthly discussions on community issues.
Information: (714) 224-2266.
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