YORBA LINDAMayor Mark SchwingAge: 57Occupation: small-business ownerFirst...

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July 19, 1997 12 AM PT

YORBA LINDA

Mayor Mark Schwing

Age: 57

Occupation: small-business owner

First elected: 1988

Term expires: 2000

Key issues: Put more police on the streets, put the Imperial Highway project to a vote, bring in more businesses to increase sales tax.

Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Kiley

Age: 49

Occupation: Government relations-political consultant

First elected: 1992

Term expires: 2000

Key issues: Complete the Fairmont bridge, make the city more business-friendly, preserve the downtown area and make sure new developments have low density.

Councilman John M. Gullixson

Age: 49

Occupation: Attorney

First elected: 1990

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Complete construction of the Fairmont bridge, get funds for Imperial Highway project, make improvements to the Town Center.

Councilman Henry W. Wedaa

Age: 72

Occupation: Consultant

First elected: 1970; retired in 1994, reelected in 1996

Term expires: 2000

Key issues: Oppose city’s plan to make Imperial Highway improvements on grounds that the project could destroy the semirural character of the city.

Councilman Gene Wisner

Age: 63

Occupation: Retired small-business owner

First elected: 1982

Term expires: 1998

Key issues: Strengthen the city financially by bringing in more business; continue working toward opening the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor.

Other Key Officials

City Manager: Arthur C. Simonian

Age: 55

Time in office: 25 years

City Attorney: Leonard A. Hampel

Age: 58

Time in office: 25 years

Police Services: Provided under a contract with the city of Brea

Fire Services: Provided under a contract with the Orange County Fire Authority

How to Reach Them

Council meets: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 4845 Casa Loma Ave.

Hours: City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.