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Home My WebLink About14 - Calling an Election for a Proposed Charter Amendment to Provide for the Direct Election of the Mayor of the City of Newport Beach - Correspondence - SupportReceived After Agenda Printed October 26, 2021 Item No. 14 Correspondence - Support Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:37 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Citizens to Elect Mayor From: Alex Adams rskatewithpassion@gmai1.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20212:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Citizens to Elect Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support the citizens electing their Mayor. Please let voters make the decision. Please vote yes to placing the#LetTheCitizensVoteForTheirMayor on the ballot. Best Regards, Alexander Adams 8 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:43 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Council Vote Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed From: McKenna Ashwill <rnckenna@ashwill.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021.12:42 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: City Council Vote [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon, Our community wants to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Please trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your sirnply giving us that chance. Thank you, McKenna Ashwill Mulvey, Jennifer From: Nancy Abrams rnka7@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20216:23 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments uniess you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20213;18 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot ---Original Message ----- From: Laura Antoyan <lantoyan6@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20213:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support putting the Mayor Initiative on the ballot. Laura Antoyan lantoyan6@gmail.com Sent from my Whone. Please excuse typos. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 9.48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Craig Atkins <craig@cityventures.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20219 -48 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, At your next City Council meeting, I ask that you give voters like me a chance to vote for a change that would allow voters to directly elect the Mayor. Because that is what your vote is on Tuesday - giving voters the choice. It's not whether you are support the change. It's whether you trust the community enough to make the call ourselves. All of you have had faith in us before. You are there because you ran for office and put your trust in voters. Some of you are running in elections next year and are looking to voters for support again. Thank you for your public service and please vote to support voters' choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. This message and any attached documents may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. You also may not forward this email without express permission. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2021 140 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Elect Our Mayor From: brandibagley@gmail.com <brandibagley@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:27 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Elect Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK (inks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, support having people campaign to represent the city as Mayor. Not just campaign for city council, but actually for the position of Mayor itself. There has been good debate so far on the merits, and I've talked to many people and my neighbors who support the effort. Please let voters make the decision themselves. Please vote yes to placing this item on the ballot. Best, Brandi Bagley Mulvey, Jennifer From: brandibagley@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20217:38 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, At your next City Council meeting, I ask that you give voters like me a chance to vote for a change that would allow voters to directly elect the Mayor. Because that is what your vote is on Tuesday -giving voters the choice. It's not whether you are support the change. It's whether you trust the community enough to make the call ourselves. AII of you have had faith in us before. You are there because you ran for office and put your trust in voters. Some of you are running in elections next year and are looking to voters for support again. Thank you for your public service and please vote to support voters' choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Natalie Baird <natal iegbaird@yahoo.com > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20216:36 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Elect Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAILl DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. It's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. This is what our system is all about, please trust the people of Newport Beach to decide for themselves. Best, Natalie Baird 406 Heliotrope Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Marissa Barth <missybarth@gr-nail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:41 PM To: Dept - City Council Cc: Suzy Barth Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL) D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Thank you. Best, Marissa Barth Suzanne Barth Robert Barth Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jeanine Bashore <jeanine.bashore@gmaiI.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:22 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL; DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Piease show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Jeanine Bashore Sent from my Pad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; To the Mayor & City Council From: Doyle Borden <doyleborden@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncif@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: To the Mayor & City Council [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support having people campaign to represent the city as Mayor. Not just campaign for city council, but actually for the position of Mayor itself. There has been good debate so far on the merits, and I've talked to many people and my neighbors Who support the effort. Please let voters make the decision themselves. Please vote yes to placing this item on the ballot. Doyle Borden Balboa Island, Newport Beach 213.304.7620 Mulvey, Jennifer Front: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:07 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Josh Bradbury <jbradburyxs@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:06 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect aur Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Sheryl Brewer <flowerladycdm@gmai1.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20215:17 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want t❑ elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Sincerely, Sheryl Brewer 214 Fernleaf ave., CDM Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Scott Burnham <sburnham@burn hamusa.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 20214:10 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, i agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. f especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. EBRD Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision, Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject. FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Praveen Chandra <praveen@chandra.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:26 PM To: Dept - City Council ECityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Dur Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers, ❑nly the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Dur Mayor initiative on the ballot. Praveen Chandra 430 Heliotrope Ave. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: October 27, 20218:21 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Elected Mayor From: Karl Chicca <kchiccal@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:50 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Elected Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support having people campaign to represent the city as Mayor. Not just campaign for city council, but actually for the position of Mayor itself. There has been good debate so far on the merits, and I've talked to many people and my neighbors who support the effort. Please let voters make the decision themselves. Please vote yes to placing this item on the ballot. Regards Karl Chicca 428 62nd St Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Mobile: 408-888-0849 9 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor ---Original Message ----- From: Josh Childress <josh@landspiregroup,com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:10 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: SHARI CIKO cshariciko@cox.net> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:30 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:38 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: DJ Countess <dj@inklogic360.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 201213:06 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting an Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent fetter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak far the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. DJ Countess Chief Executive Officer I Inklogic Direct: (949) 922-6364 dj@ink1ogic360,com w_ww.inklo-gic360.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Steve Darden rsteve@blackiesbar.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:32 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot.Thank You.Steven Darden 1813 W Say Ave Newport Beach,Ca Mulvey, Jennifer From: Steve Darden rsteve@blackiesbar.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:23 PM To. Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor_ I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Heather Deyden<heatherdeydeniittrell@gmail.corn> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:09 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: DiPrima, Michael @ Newport Beach <Michael.DiPrima@cbre.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:09 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Councll Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Rega rds, Michael Michael DiPrima I Executive Vice President I Lic 02122778 Ci3RE Hotels I Capital Markets I Institutional Group 3501 Jamboree Rd, Suite 100 Newport Beach. 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Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Corine Doughty <cdought@pacbell.net> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20212:51 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Without question, we want to Elect Our Mayor. Many people agree with that basic statement and agree that the system proposed makes a whole lot of sense. Some people have disagreed with that basic statement. But we won't know how many are on either side without an election. No one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice, In an era when governments across the board are taking away choices, Newport Beach's City Council can be the light shining through as one that gives its residents the ability to take the power of electing the Mayor back. We encourage the City Council to support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mullvey, Jennifer From: Corine Doughty <cdought@pacbelf.net> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 5.29 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Please show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Corine Doughty Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jenna Downes <mrsjennadownes@icloud.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20218:17 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] aD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. Thank you! Jenna Downes 949-887-8725 Mulvey, Jennifer ow From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 7:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot -----Original Message ----- From: Alicia Downing salicia1279@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 12.21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I am in support of electing our mayor. The public should be able to vote on who represents them. Thank you, Alicia Downing Mulvey, Jennifer From: Alicia Downing <aii(0a1279@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20218:41 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 20214:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Ben Du <mail2bend u@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 20214:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, l agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one an the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. OnIy the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect aur Maya initiative on the ballot. 22 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:39 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Hirad Emadi rhemadl@icsinc.ty:> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Hirad Emadi, P.E. President Innovative Construction Solutions 575 Anton Blvd, Suite 850, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 T: 714.893,6366 J F: 714.893.5122 J www.icsinc.ty C:714.240.1226 hemadl@icsinc.ty Stay in touch with us on Linkedlnl Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From; Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot ---Original Message ----- From: JOHN FARRELLyfarrell74@mac.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 202112:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, My family and I reside here in Newport Beach and we strongly agree w the power to elect a candidate for mayor as we the people should be able to vote for who leads our city Thank you, The Farrel{ Family Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Andy Fatholiahi <afathollahi@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20215:52 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLI CK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision far the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative an the ballot. Andy Fathollahi 714-381-4048 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 10:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW_ Supporting The Voters From: Johanna Felix <johanna@oceancoIIective.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 10:17 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. JOHANNA FELIX ?` Ocean Partner I ReaitorO #02115726 M: 860,655.4221 E: tohannaoceancollective.com I oceancollective.com 980 W. Coast Highway Ste. 200 J Newport Beach, CA 92663 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021337 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting an Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Hick Frankel rfrankelr@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Support Voter Choice From: Joseph Jahn Fuentes <joeyjfuentes@gmai1.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:15 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Support Voter Choice (EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Our community wants to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Please trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Thank you, Joey Fuentes Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:37 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Jeff Furtwangler (jfurtwan) <JefF.Furtwangler@quest.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20212:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the: "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter, Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Thanks, Jeff 949.290.3807 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20219:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Nathan Holthouser <nathan@coastalcommercial.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 9:57 AM To: Dept - City Council <GtyCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, Dear Newport Beach City Council, At your next City Council meeting, I ask that you give voters like me a chance to vote for a change that would allow voters to directly elect the Mayor. Because that is what your vote is on Tuesday - giving voters the choice, It's not whether you are support the change. It's whether you trust the community enough to make the call ourselves. All of you have had faith in us before. You are there because you ran for office and put your trust in voters. Some of you are running in elections next year and are looking to voters for support again. Thank you for your public service and please vote to support voters' choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. -Nathan Holthouser Home Owner and Business Owner in Newport Beach 106 7th st Newport Beach (Home) 506 W Balboa Blvd A, Newport Beach (Office) Get Outlook for iOS Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Mark Hulme rmark@westarl.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:18 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 MARK HULME, Partner Chief Financial Officer WESTAR MANAGEMENT, Inc. 2925 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92526 Phone: 714.241.0444 1 Fax: 714,241,0132 Email: mark@westarl.com www_westa rassociates. corn in Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot From: Sara Guggenheim Jarrett <sara dnewQorteoastpreschoal.com__> 5ent: Saturday, October 23, 2D21 1:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCot,ncil new ortbeachca.�ov> Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I want to be able to Elect Our Mayor. I also like term limits. The proposed initiative doesn't change city council term limits. In fact, the proposal says specifically: "This section is not intended to change the limit on consecutive terms for a member of the city council enacted by voters in November 1992." Subsequently, in the "Implementation" language, it says: "The enactment of this measure shall not be interpreted or applied to reset or extend the limit on consecutive terms applicable to any person holding office as a member of the city council at the time this measure is approved by voters.' Any fair reading of the Elect Our Mayor initiative would conclude that (1) the city council term limits remain the same and (2) the current city council members aren't gaming the system with this change. The proposed new position of a directly -elected Mayor would have stricter term limits than city council. The proposed new position would have lifetime term limits, which the city council positions don't have, Again, I want to be able to ELECT OUR MAYOR with term limits. Sincerely, Sara Guggenheim Jarrett Owner 1 S C 11(i�?I 2350 Ford Road Newport Beach, California 92660 rvww. newportcoastpreschool.com Ph (949) 644.4914 Fax 1949) 644.4935 A love for learning that Osts a lifetime. Mulvey, Jennifer From: BUCK JOHNS <buckjohns@aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 S:01 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Buck Johns Bucklohns Inland Energy, Inc. 3501 Jamboree Rd South Tower Suite 606 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-856-2200 office 949-856-2313 fax 714-747-4437 cell www. i n l a nde ne rgy.co m Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot -----Original Message ----- From: Karen Jordan <karenjjordan@cox.net> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:17 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I am requesting that you pi ease put the Mayor Initiative on the ballot. Regards, Karen Jordan Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting The Voters -----Original Message ---- From: Karen Jordan <karenjjordan@cox.net> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20218:16 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov-> Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. cBR>Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. Sant frnm mif iPhnna Mulve , Jennifer From: Ruth Kobayashi Eruthkobayashi@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 20212:16 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please Support My Opportunity to Elect Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council Members, Please give your fellow Newport Beach voters the chance to directly elect our Mayor. Yourvote will affirm your trust in the voters, regardless of your personal feelings towards this effort. We've put our trust in you as we elected you to your current offices and now I'm asking you to put your trust in me and in my fellow citizens. Thank you for serving our community and thank you for voting to place the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sincerely, Ruth Sanchez Kobayashi Mulvey, Jennifer From: crazydaisy67@hotmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:33 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOTCLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ❑ear Mayor Avery and City Council, Please allow our Community members to VOTE for our MAYOR, so you can realize OUR WISHES!!!! For the People and By the People! Thank you, Susan Lindsey Mulvey, Jennifer From: crazydaisy57@hotmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:24 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose aur Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the pea ple want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Piease show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Thankyou, Susan L. Lindsey Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Voters Should Make The Call From: Eve Lowey <elowey@chameleo noc.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20218:11 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncii@newportbeachca,gov> Subject: Voters Should Make The Call [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, It makes sense to let the voters elect our own mayor. Once I found out a few years ago we didn't that the city council decided who get the spot, I was surprised to say the least. Please allow this to go before the voters. Thank you! Eve Lowey 37 Beacon Say 714,420,2020 Sent from my Whone 13 Mulvey, Jennifer Frons: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:38 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Bill H Lyon <BiliH.Lyon@Carp-Enterprises.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ❑ear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Bill H, Lyon Seat wirelessly Mulvey, Jennifer From: Mario Marovic <mario@loungegroup.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:19 PM To: dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ❑ear Newport Beach City Council, At your next City Council meeting, I ask that you give voters like me a chance to vote for a change that would allow voters to directly elect the Mayor. Because that is what your vote is on Tuesday - giving voters the choice. It's not whether you support the change. It's whether you trust the community enough to make the call ourselves. All of you have had faith in us before. You are there because you ran for office and put your trust in voters. Some of you are running in elections next year and are looking to voters for support again. Thank you for your public service and please vote to support voters' choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mario Marovic Resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Litza Matthews <litzamatthews@gmail,com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:52 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Litza Matthews Mulvey, Jennifer From. Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:16 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Mark McCormick <markmc22@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Danny McKenna <DMcKenna@mckennacars.com> Sent; Tuesday, October 26, 20219:03 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, Dear City Council Members, l agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. ¢BRA Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. rBR>Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. ¢BRA Sent from my iphone Danny McKenna Main: (562) 868-3233 10850 Firestone Blvd Norwalk, CA 90650 www.mckennacars.com I.., 1h. 09TY fW:xm,rra x i',.Mnv K GOD Haw's my driving? Leave Me a Review) Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 9:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Voters Should Make The Call From: Kammy Miller rkammymiller@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20219:37 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Voters Should Make The Cali [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, 1 strongly support being able to elect our city's mayor. f also strongly encourage the city council to vote in favor of this. Thank you, Kammy Miller Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:14 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Tim Miller<timmiller2@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:14 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Tim Miller Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:39 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting an Electing Our Mayor ----Original Message ----- From: Evan Moore <evan@strattfordcapital.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:19 PM To: {dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, l agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision, please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Paul Morales <elkaaabong@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20215:59 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor- Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I am if full support of The Elected Mayor Idea. It's was overdue for the city of Newport Beach. Paul Morales Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Lisa Morris Elisa@bmgadvertising.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:08 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport 8each the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Please show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Lisa Morris Rainmaker BMG Advertising 1401 Dove Street, Studio 520 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 553-08201Studio Studio Hours M-Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday's 8:00am - 12:00pm Mulvey, Jennifer From: spynomad <spynomad@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:43 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Pfease do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot, Sincerely, Jasmin Mortazavi Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:28 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Kevin Murpahy <Kevin@) prove niocapita 1.corn > Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, <BRA agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. i especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. OnIy the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Kevin M. Murphy Partner Provenio Capital D: 949.301.9062 O: 949.301-9060 M: 949.861.1300 4400 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 310 Newport Beach, CA 92660 - xi CA Insurance License 9OB78776 This message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential- Any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other unauthorized use of or reliance upon the Information contained herein in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us by e - mail, telephone, or facsimile, and delete this message frorn your system. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Daryl Nelson <daryl_01@n mac.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20217:12 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please Put The Mayor initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, We The People our power back to elect our Mayor. I support this fully and pray this passes. We have already lost so much power and freedom from the Governor of our state and the current administration is trying to take more power away. Let the people vote to elect OUR Mayor in OUR beautiful city. Daryl Nelson 1830 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach, CA 92650 Sent from my i -phone. Please excuse typos and brevity. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jeff Ng <jefng_us@yahco.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:14 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I and many people that I know want to elect the Mayor. I know that you can't make that happen, only voters can. But you can let voters make the decision on Tuesday night by putting the issue on the ballot. Trust the voters. We can make this call and will appreciate your simply giving us that chance. Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Kilian 011ison < kiliantracy@me.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20212:37 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, As a resident of Newport Beach, I support voter choice for the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. The people should choose our Mayor, Thanks, Kilian 011ison Kilian Tracy Allison (m): 949.315,5078 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Dave Paglia <dpag3@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:58 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, My wife and 1 are in favor of adding a Mayor to the city of NB. Thankyou Dave & Beth Paglia Dover Shores Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Voters Should Make The Call -----Original Message ----- From: Chrlstine Paidosh <cgarbiso@sbcgloba1.net> Sent. Saturday, October 23, 20219:19 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Voters Should Make The Call [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Thank you all for your service. We would like the opportunity to vote for our mayor. We are given that right for other branches of government and we feel that we should have the opportunity at the city level too. Please consider it. Thank you, Christine Paidosh Homeowner in Newport Beach Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 7:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting The Voters From: Chris Pontrelli <cpontrelii@ptbusinesssolutions.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:44 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. CHRIS PONTREI_LI I Co -Founder CA Insurance Lic # OB22066 P 626.463.1495 1 M 626,676.0969 c o ont rel l i O- Dt b u si n esss ❑luti o n s. com ttbbusinesssolutions.com 1039 Hope St., South Pasadena. CA 91030 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Gregory Reed <greg.reed@capitalone.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20218:38 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative, I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Greg Reed Bolsa Ave Newport Beach resident for 15+ years. Regards, Gregory I. 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If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Bonnie Rohrer <rohrer@surfside.net> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 10.16 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, At your next City Council meeting, I ask that you give voters like me a chance to vote for a change that would allow voters to directly elect the Mayor. Because that is what your vote is on Tuesday - giving voters the choice. It's not whether you are support the change. It's whether you trust the community enough to make the call ourselves. All of you have had faith in us before. You are there because you ran for office and put your trust in voters. Some of you are running in elections next year and are looking to voters for support again. Thank you for your public service and please vote to support voters' choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. I do not think the City Manager should set the agenda. Is this why so many things that are important to me are never addressed? Is this why skyscraper homes were allowed to be built on Balboa Island? Who represents the residents.... Not the person who sets budgets and input from department heads who want the easy way out in many situations. We need to elect our own Mayor - not chosen by whose turn it is to be Mayor. Bonnie Rohrer Balboa Island Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20219:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Trust The Voters From: Bonnie Rohrer <rohrer@surfside.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20219:36 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Trust The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, It is time for the residents to choose the Mayor of our very large and very important city. The job is not for anyone not qualified to represent us during a crisis or to take on important issues and find solutions. A City Manager should not choose agenda items. The agenda should be more about importance and less about rules and budgets. Was it the City Manager who chose not to put Newport's use of Roundup in our parks and other public areas? Would it be a challenge to change the product to a safer product or perhaps cost the city more to use something else? That is just one example of things that bother me about the current system. I want a Mayor who will be focused on the residents' needs and I want to hear from qualified candidates as to their vision for our beautiful city, l also want a Mayor who is not beholden to any group or ideology. That is a very big wish. Thanks for the opportunity to express an opinion. Bonnie Rohrer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Anita Rovsek <anitarovsek@gmail,com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 20214:33 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Voters Should Make The Call [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support having people campaign to represent the city as Mayor. Not just campaign for city council, but actually for the position of Mayor itself. There has been good debate so far on the merits, and I've talked to many people and my neighbors who support the effort. Please let voters make the decision themselves. Please vote yes to placing this item on the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Christy Salem <christysalem@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 4A1 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Support Voter Choice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support "Elect our Mayor" initiative. Christy Salem Newport Beach Resident 949-533-3525 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:28 PM Ta: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ---- From: Eileen Saul <eileensaul70@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov5 Subject: Supporting Voting an Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, l agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak far the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. OnIy the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Eileen Saul Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: Micah Schiesel <micahs@loungegroup.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 20216:37 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibfy speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's tune for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Best regards, Micah Schiesel WA' ease consider .ne ervirormen; :)ef'cre : ,int r q :h s erna. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kinn Sent: Monday, October 25, 202110:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Have Faith in Voters -----Original Message ----- From: Michael Schreiber rmichaeljschreiber11@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 202110:23 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL.] DO NOT CLICK links a attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Please show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Michael Schreiber 949-910-0513 - cell Mulvey, Jennifer From: Brian Schuler rbk_schulz@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 20216:41 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I'm in full support of the election of our mayor to be on the next ballot. Brian Schuler 92650 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Sharf, Royce <RSharf@savilfs.us> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:01 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Support Voter Choice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, The 5harf Family (25 years at 2012 Tahuna Terrace) very much support the effort to get Elect Your Mayor on the ballot. Thank you. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Claudette Shaw -< uturkey@cox.net > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20217:47 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hear Mayor Avery and City Council, I do support the election of Newport Beach office of Mayor. To me this seems to be a safeguard for broad and fair representation. Although I respect current members, I believe there Is danger of narrow representation with many council members living, working or owning property in same areas. I feel that there is nothing to lose and much to be gained by broadening the leadership base. Newport continues to expand in many ways and the job of broad, balanced overview should be full time. Sincerely, Claudette Shaw Mulvey, Jennifer EMMEEMNO From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:39 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message— From: Mark Shenouda rmshenouda@pacret.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Mark Shenouda <mshenauda@pacret.com> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one an the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. M Shenouda Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27,20217:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Shannon 5henouda <sshenouda@VillaRealEstate.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20217:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] 00 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Shannon 5henouda J Real Estate Professional Tim Carr Group x T: 949 531-4034 F: 949 531-4035 C: 949 413-7726 Villa Real Estate 450 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92550 V I LLAREALESTATE.CO illi DRE # 01952572 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:23 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Evan Slavik ceslavik@markiv.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:23 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIQ DO NOT CEI CK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same peop{e who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Evan Slavik President Mark IV Capital 4450 MacArthur Blvd. 12nd Floor Newport Beach, CA 92660 T 949.509.1444 C 949.278.7623 www.markiv.corn Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor --Original Message ----- From: JOAN SOLON <terrysolon@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:26 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. OnIy the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from my Pad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Amy South <amysouth6808@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20218:10 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I feel verystrongly on this issue? How great that We The People would be able to elect and vote for who we feel best would stand up , represent and take care of our beautiful city! Please put this initiative on the ballot as we continue to fight for greatness where we live and raise our families. Thank you, Amy South Mu[ve , Jennifer From: Amy South <amysout;h6808@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20218:02 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. Sincerely Amy South Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Brian Sperry <bfsperry@gmai1.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20216:00 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov5 Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter, Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Brian Sperry A Jupiter Hills Dr. Newport Beach Sent from my iPhone 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Stavros, Andy <Andy.Stavros@elliman.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20213:08 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on EiectiIng Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, rBR>I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. OnIy the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. 4NOi 3TAVRQS www. 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This vendor acts as an agent for Douglas Elliman, and keeps all information confidential. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Kasey Suryan <Kasey@lyonFving.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 20218:36 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Support Voter Choice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I firmly believe that we, the residents of this fine city, have every right to choose our mayor - our leader and loudest voice. D❑ the right thing. Thank you. {Casey Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rleff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:38 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor From: Scott Svidergol Ascott@svidergol.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative an the ballot. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Neff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20213:36 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW:#LetTheCitizensVoteForTheirMayor From: Julie Thornton rjules2oc@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20212:42 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject:#LetTheCitizensVoteForTheirMayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I support the citizens electing their Mayor. Please let voters make the decision. Please vote yes to placing the#LetTheCitizensVoteForTheirMayor on the ballot. Best Regards, Julie Thornton -Adams Sent from my [Phone 9 Mulvey, Jennifer From: danielle tokarz <danieiletokarz@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 20217:57 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, Please allow the citizens of Newport Beach to elect a Mayor for a term going forward. I would like a vote into who I feel like should run our community. And do not feel that city council should make that choice for us. Please take this into account this Tuesday and let the citizen's voices be heard. Thank you! Danielle Tokarz c. 714.797.2045 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject- FW; Please Put The Mayor Initiative On The Ballot From: Jaril Tudio <jaril.tudio@yahoo,com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:46 PM To: Dept - Clty Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Put The Mayor Initiative 0n The Ballot [EXTERNAL EMAIL DD NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. pear Mayor Avery and City Council, I want the abiIity to decide for myself. JARIL TLIDI❑ {949y 307-7525 Mulvey, Jennifer From: BRANDY VALID EZ < bra ndyv@ me.com > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20212:36 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, We need to be able to elect our mayor. I've never understood the way it's been elected in all the previous years. Brandy Valdez All the hest U Brandy Valdez B.CANDYq https://www.facebook.com/B,CANDY-OC Mulvey, Jennifer From: Nanette Vodra <nanettevodra@aoi.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20215:32 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Elected Mayor Idea [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, On Tuesday night the City Council will make the decision whether or not to trust voters to elect our Mayor. Without question, we the voters want to elect our Mayor. It's time far the same people who rely on voters to vote them into their position on the City Council to trust the voters with the important decision of electing our Mayor. It would place the power in the hands of the citizens of our community, not just the small handful of City Council Members. The initiative to do that is exactly right. Voters are trusted to select our City Council Members. We should be trusted to select our Mayor. I encourage the City Council to support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sincerely, Nanette Vodra Mulvey, Jennifer From: Nanette Vodra <nanettevodra@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:35 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Have Faith in Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, On Tuesday night, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. <13 R> Please show faith in voters. Please give us the chance to vote on the proposed system. We want to elect our Mayor directly. Sincerely, Nanette Vodra Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Judith Ware <judith@waredisposal.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20219:01 PM To: Dept - City Council Cc: JUDITH WARE !! Subject: Trust The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, We vote for City Council seats, we vote for HOA seats and "should vote" for the Mayor seat as well. We support the right to Vote! Judith and Ben Ware 21 5arteano Newport Coast, Ca 92657 Ocean Heights. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent. Wednesday, October 27,20217:06 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor -----Original Message ----- From: Louis Welch rlaflouis@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:54 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. ❑nly the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this Important decision, Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from my iPhone 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Renee West <rwest@villarealestate.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 4:14 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Trust The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I want the option to decide myself. Please put this option on next year's ballot. Regards, RENEE WEST BROKER ASSOCIATE V7L.LA C. 714 914 9060 T. 949 698 1276 F. 949 698 1277 VILLA REAL ESTATE 450 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 VI LLA REALESTATE.COM CAL BRE No. 01181153 Mulvey, Jennifer From: David Wooters <dave@stoyandesign.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:58 PM To: dept - City Council Subject: Voters Should Make The Call [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, I fully support this initiativel Best, David Wooters Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Karen Yelsey <karen@mediaspot.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2021 4:35 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially far anyone running for office next year. Piease do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 20217:06 AM Tfl: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supporting Voting on Electing Our Mayor ---Original Message ----- From: Jamie Yoshida <jyoshida2016@gmail.cam> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20215:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <GtyCounciI@newportbeach ca. gov> Subject: Supporting Voting an Electing Our Mayor [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I agree with the letters to the editor that have been submitted in support of the Elect our Mayor initiative. I especially agree with a recent letter that said that no one on the City Council could possibly speak far the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice this initiative offers. Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions an the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Please support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor initiative on the ballot. Sent from my iPhone 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, October 25, 20217:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW- Support Voter Choice -----Original Message ----- From: Amy Zak <amyzak24@gmai1.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 202110:35 AM To: Rept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Support Voter Choice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Avery and City Council, 1 Support put in the option on the next ballot. Amy Zak Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: taximom200 <taximom200@aoi.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 20214:19 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Supporting The Voters [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The decision for the City Council on Tuesday is whether to trust voters. Maybe the initiative succeeds, maybe it doesn't. But it just wouldn't make sense for City Council Members who are in their seats because they trusted us once to express that they don't trust us again. Especially for anyone running for office next year. Please do the right thing and give us the choice by placing the initiative on the ballot. PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • Thep osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: ,%i.9/J /// /, ol -A/-r-�' Address: / a 5O PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choosewho the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional rep res entativ e o f our City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by thepeople in 2022. Name: Joli-la t ackn e Y - Address: YOS !(/5,1, City:Ue.UMOK� e0ar,A PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional rep res entative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new p osition of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters shouldbe trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the p eople in 2022. Name: ;if, S % Address: /-21 V!/ 15a1ho City: 'ILi� /dI�,(- j ature: PETITION I strongly supportthe Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choosewho the Mayor is ■ The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative ofour City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits ■ The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For thesereasons , and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by thepeople in 2022. Name: S't,� Address: Ar � cs City. _ WG'Y� c,, .ry PETITION T strongly support the EIect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position ofMayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative ofour City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits ■ The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others i respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: A P ,10 VA Address: 1 go iDMo Cit Ale r ii!nature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have mare aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons ,and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. t Name: -1( �4U1,00, Address: 10 I &9,4 � City PETITION I strongly support the Elect (Jur Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be ableto choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters sh ou I d b e trus ted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: �1 v- SC'_ Address:lll City: NPM�1D PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: ■ Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor wouId have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters shouIdbe trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. 121 Address: H/ City: ature: /�i.� PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: Address: City:, na PETITION I strongly support the Elect Dur Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative ofour City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayo rwouId have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the p eople in 2022. Name: 'l L�' P/,- i rel Address: P�o City: ✓' f� hmature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is ■ The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional rep res entative o four City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2422. Name: P�4n-1 Address:.��' City:e� ey— � Si PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position ofMayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime team limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ect fully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by thepeople in 2022. Name: h k -e 060 , City: i n S atu re. PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position ofMayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new p osition of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters sh ou Id b e trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by thepeople in 2022. Name:��' 1It1, Address: 14 City: Sienature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits ■ The new position ofMayorwould have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative bevoted on by the eople in 2022. Name: Address: City: ignature: PETITION T strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the foIIowing reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters shouIdbe trusted For these reasons, and others 1 resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2422. Name: Address: 2 -D !I �t �V t� City: Signature: ely PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits ■ The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: D+,G4 Address: IW -0 City: Ire, w ny- Sitnatu V PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits ■ The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters shouIdbe trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative bevoted on by the people in 2022. Name: Address: ��04 City: SiLynature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be ableto choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayorwouId have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ect fully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name:1/'e/?tS 0,1' - Address: #4� Y City: Signature: PETITION T strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits ■ Voters sh ou Id be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Dur Mayor initiative be voted on by the pcop le in 2022. Name:_S_ea/I An -k Address: PO 80 2S31-3 City: ature: PETITION I strongly supportthe Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • Thep osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits ■ Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: �{�.- -,�W ,'rY'-� Address: /al ahe 414- City:jye Siiinatu PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative far the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor wouId have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: Address: 0. city: SiLynature: 1A PETITION I strongly supportthe Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: ■ Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is ■ The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position of Mayor would have more aggressive, Iifetime term limits • Voters shouId be trusted For these reasons, and others I resp ectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the p eople in 2022. Name: Address: 111 ?01" ;f City: Sh-irnature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: ■ Voters should absolutely be Aleto choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative ofour City's interests ■ The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The newposition ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2422. Name: 1,66AN W Address: 16,,96 C-,. SA kwbv.� QAJ,-* City: nature: PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new position ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respeA Mayor initiative be vote i y e p 0 4 ,� Address: City: a .ly request that the city allow the Elect Our le in 2022. PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The position of Mayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The newposition ofMayorwouId have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters should be trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2022. Name: I r Wr�x� Address: H(0 v -Tv-(v j --,f, City: � fit) R1 PETITION I strongly support the Elect Our Mayor initiative for the following reasons: • Voters should absolutely be able to choose who the Mayor is • The p osition ofMayor is more than simple ceremony and is instead an important regional representative of our City's interests • The initiative does not change the City Council's term limits • The new p osition ofMayor would have more aggressive, lifetime term limits • Voters s h ou Id b e trusted For these reasons, and others I respectfully request that the city allow the Elect Our Mayor initiative be voted on by the people in 2422. Nam Address: City: Signature: �,1, Letter to the Editor: Trust Voters on Elect Our Mayor Initiative By Guest Contributor -October 20. 2021 Share this: 0 On Tuesday night, the City Council has a pretty simple question to answer. Do they trust voters to make a decision about electing the Mayor? Only the voters can change the Charter. Only voters can choose whether they want to elect their Mayor. And so it's time for the same people who rely on voters to occupy their positions on the City Council to trust the voters again with this important decision. Without question, we want to Elect Our Mayor. Many people agree with that basic statement and agree that the system proposed makes a whole lot of sense. Some people have disagreed with that basic statement. But we won't know how many are on either side without an election. No one on the City Council could possibly speak for the "community" by voting against giving the community the choice. In an era when governments across the board are taking away choices, Newport Beach's City Council can be the light shining through as one that gives its residents the ability to take the power of electing the Mayor back. We encourage the City Council to support voter choice by placing the Elect Our Mayor imitative on the ballot. Michelle and John Somers / Newport Beach Share this: 0 Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: The People's Power Grab By Guest Contributor - October 20, 2021 Share this: 0 Only the City Council currently has the power to select the Mayor. We, the voters, don't choose the Mayor. We choose the City Council Members who might become Mayor, But we don't choose the Mayor directly. Next week, the City Council can vote to do something pretty courageous. It can offer the people of Newport Beach the chance to take back power. To take back the ability to choose our Mayor. I It would place the power in the hands of the entire city, not just a few. Maybe the community will want that power. Maybe not. We won't know unless the issue is placed on the ballot. Some opponents of this measure don't even want to find out whether the people want this power to choose and are asking the City Council to insert themselves yet again between the voting public and choosing the Mayor. Some opponents have even claimed that this is a power grab by a handful of people, which just doesn't make any sense at all. Any person who wants to become Mayor in the new system would have to go through the gauntlet of public elections. Debates, fundraising, and asking for votes. We get the say in that situation. We, the voting public, have the power in that situation. Let's take that power back. Let's Elect Our Mayor. Jeanine Bashore / Newport Beach Share this: I Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Correcting False Narratives to Elect Our Mayor By Guest Contributor - October 16, 2021 Share this: 0 I'll say it up front: I want to be able to Elect Our Mayor. I also like term limits. So when people dissenting from the initiative claimed that the term limits were going to be changed, I took another look. The proposed initiative doesn't change city council term limits. In fact, the proposal says specifically: ""This section is not intended to change the limit on consecutive terms for a member of the city council enacted by voters in November 1992." Subsequently, in the "Implementation" language, it says: "The enactment of this measure shall not be interpreted or applied to reset or extend the limit on consecutive terms applicable to any person holding office as a member of the city council at the time this measure is approved by vote rs ." Any fair reading of the Elect Our Mayor initiative would conclude that (1) the city council term limits remain the same and (2) the current city council members aren't gaming the system with this change. The proposed new position of a directly - elected Mayor would have stricter term limits than city council. The proposed new position would have lifetime term limits, which the city council positions don't have. I encourage people to read the language for themselves. It's amazing what a little education can do to counter false narratives. Barbara Eusey / Balboa Island Share this: w Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Trust The Voters By Guest Contributor - October 12, 2021 Share this: I respect the difficult decision it must take to run for City Council. Fundraising, knocking on doors, going to debate after debate, and taking a beating sometimes on social media. So even when I disagree with the candidate, I respect the effort. None of that effort exists, though, to become Mayor of Newport Beach. Once a person becomes a City Council Member, they become one of only seven people eligible to become Mayor. Voters are trusted to choose City Council Members. We should be trusted to Elect Our Mayor. The initiative to do that is exactly right. Voters get to choose. Candidates would have to convince us, not just a few of their colleagues. Accountability, transparency, and trust will all be improved if we can Elect Our Mayor. Brandi Bagley / Corona Del Mar Share this: Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: People Need to Stop Fearing Voters By Guest Contributor - October 5, 2021 Share this: 0 I am an active and engaged voter here in Newport Beach. I care deeply about our city and the future of our city for our future generations. I am involved and make the effort to meet candidates, I read their materials, I read their opponents' materials, and I make a decision on what I have learned. And when I like a candidate, I help by walking with materials around my neighborhood and encouraging others in my community to learn about them also. Simply being an engaged voter is apparently a frightening concept for some people writing letters to the editor these days. The Elect Our Mayor initiative is simple with a simple message. Yes, I want to choose who the Mayor is. So do a lot of voters in Newport Beach. As a prominent city we should be electing a strong chief executive officer and spokesperson. We should have a candidate that is elected by the people setting the council agendas. Want to find out how many voters share the desire to elect our mayor? That's easy! Let's get it on the ballot. But there are people who don't want to find out. They are afraid of voters because, their thinking goes, voters can't be trusted with choosing the Mayor. We could choose the wrong one (well, wrong under their value system at least). It still should be a choice by the voters. For example, the new attack is on term limits. It's easy to see that this initiative doesn't change the city council term limits. The measure even makes sure that the term limits of the current city council members aren't changed in its implementation language. The main attack seems to worry that a person could run for city council, win, and then run for Mayor eventually. Which sounds like an election campaign attack ad rather than a swipe at the proposed system. If voters want someone with council experience as Mayor, fine. If they don't, fine. Either way, it's a choice that should be given to voters. A choice we are denied right now because people have thought for too long that voters can't be trusted to elect our Mayor. Plus, the proposed Mayor system has what our current system doesn't: lifetime term limits for the Mayor. Isn't it strange that the attacks don't mention that aspect? I think that now is the time to assert our voice as voters. Let's see how many of our neighbors in our community want to Elect Our Mayor. What is to be afraid of in that? Anita Rovsek / Newport Beach Share this: Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Should Be Able to Elect Our Mayor By GuestContriburor - Sep ember 29. 2021 Share this: 0 What a great feeling it is when we can do something that truly impacts our community. An opportunity to just that is before us right now. We can join the growing number of cities that permit their citizens to elect their mayors directly. Yours truly is one of a large number of community members who have volunteered to gather signatures for a petition to put a charter amendment on the ballot next year so that registered voters in Newport Beach can elect our mayor. Currently, our city council picks a mayor among themselves every year. While there may be some positive aspects to this rotating process, here's why I think we can do better. Much better: • A directly elected mayor brings a stronger and more visible position for our City, which is important in dealing with other agencies or tackling challenging issues. • A directly elected mayor is held to account directly by the voters, and to what is in the best interest of the entire City as a whole. • A directly elected mayor with a four year term has the time to cast a vision for the City, and provides stable leadership, in comparison to the current rotating one year term. • A directly elected mayor will be responsible and held accountable for setting the city council agendas, which is superior to the current practice of an unelected city manager doing so, no matter how good that city manager may be. Regardless of who any future elected mayor might be, I see the upside of this change to be crystal clear: agency, legitimacy, democracy. As a registered voter in the City of Newport Beach, I should be able to elect our Mayor, and so should you. Ruth Sanchez Kobayashi / Newport Beach Share this: I Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Electing Our Mayor Needs to Happen By Guest Contributor -September 28, 2021 Share this: As an active member of the Newport Beach community, I feel that it is my civic duty to point out when change needs to happen. The current push for the amendment of our city charter to allow for the council member in the mayoral position to be elected, rather than being rotated from one zone to another without any consideration to the necessity of a unified leadership of our city, is something that needs to happen. At the time the charter was drafted, the goal was to provide equal consideration for all to the very different communities that make up our fair town. However, as time has gone by, Newport Beach has become more unified than ever and the necessity for the rotation of the Mayoral position to shift from one district to another is more of a detriment than a benefit when it comes to times of crisis. I believe that if we fail to acknowledge the necessity for change from the ways of the past it will do nothing but bridle progress for our town in the future. Jordan Wachter / Newport Beach Share this: 0 Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Why I Support the Elect Our Mayor Campaign By Guest Contributor - September 28, 2021 Share this: o Throughout the past couple of years, it has become increasingly evident how much elections matter. At a local level, elections have affected our ability to be outside in nature, choose where we eat our food and send our children to school. While LAUSD is still inventing barriers to prevent children from returning to the classroom, students in Orange County can attend in person. Though we hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us, we have seen that strong leadership is what builds a community and inspires its resilience. California is a different state than it was two years ago, and not for the better. It's hard to see that when we look at our beautiful neighborhoods and ocean views. Still, when data shows that almost all demographics are leaving for other states, we are reminded that we need strong leadership at a local level to preserve the communities and lifestyle we love. We elect our local leaders to reflect our voices and make decisions that support the vision of a community where we want to live. A school board and a council are entrusted with building a vision for the future that reflects the needs of its constituents. To that end, it is vital that city councils and school boards lead with vision. And that is why I support the Elect Our Mayor Campaign. What you might not know - I certainly didn't - is that the city council doesn't set the agenda. It is set by the City Manager. We elect our council members and school board members. We don't elect our City Managers and our Superintendents. At the school board, the Board President sets the agenda in concert with the Superintendent and other school board Trustees. This is one important aspect that the Elect Our Mayor Campaign seeks to change. Electing six council members from various districts around the city, with an at -large mayor whose job includes setting the agenda, ensures that a city-wide vision is carried out in every vote, at every meeting. Being a mayor in a city like Newport Beach will be more critical to maintaining its character in the years to come. A directly elected mayor will have four years to work with other council members to create and execute a thoughtful vision and look many years ahead. As I have talked to folks around the city, the biggest question that I get is, "Why now?" The simple answer is stability and long- term relationships. Planning for the next 25 and 50 years cannot be accomplished with a mayor who only needs to work well with council members for one year. As housing density legislation coming from the state begins to impact our quality of life, it is to Newport Beach's benefit to have a mayor who has served with and knows other mayors in Orange County over several years. The ability to pick up the phone and discuss how another city is navigating changing requirements and legislation impacts our quality of life. So if you haven't taken time to frame the question, "Why does Newport Beach need a directly elected mayor?" now is a great time to do so. Is a rotating mayor, as is currently the case, better for our city's long-term stability and character, our villages? Does the current system best represent all residents of the city? As someone who plans on living in this city with my children for years to come, I support an elected mayor to lead Newport Beach into the future. Michelle Barto / Newport Beach Share this: 1C Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: It's Time to Elect Our Mayor By Guest cona.roum. - September s, mzi Share this: 0 Like many people in Newport Beach, I live here, own a business here, and Volunteer here. I've served as the Vice Chair of the Newport Beach Arts Commission with some great public servants and regularly talk to our elected officials and keep a pulse on our City. But I can't Vote for the Mayor of this City. And neither can 87,000+ residents in our City. That's not right. We elect qualified residents to City Council spots every two years. They go to debates, answer reporters' questions, send out mailers, walk door-to-door, and are incredibly accessible. We trust our voters to be informed and make the right decisions based on a ton of information they receive. I know plenty of people who take that vote very seriously. But no matter how seriously they take their civic participation, Newport Beach residents don't choose the Mayor. I've heard the position referenced as a V%ceremonial," but we know differently, especially during trying times such as a pandemic. Mayors are symbols of our City's vision and voters should have a direct say in that process rather than seeing annual changes based on tradition. It's time for a simple message and a simple change. It's time to Elect Our Mayor, Michelle Bendetti / Newport Beach Share this: Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: It's Time for Newport Beach to Elect it's Mayor By Guest Contributor - September 0, 2021 Share this: 0 Last year was a civic awakening for a lot of people. They learned quickly what government could do for and against us. This included all different levels of government, from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento to our own City Hall. And more than just knowing that our city's leadership was important, we went through an election cycle where people thought that they were electing the Mayor because the Mayor was on the ballot. Only, that's not what they were electing. They were re-electing a City Council Member to another term on the City Council in the year where he was serving as a Mayor. Confused? So were a lot of people. The system we have sets up voters for confusion. But there is a simple path. Elect City Council Members from the people who want to run for that specific position and elect the Mayor from people who run to be Mayor. No more intermediaries. No more accusations of backroom deals. It's well- educated voters choosing their vision. It's time for Newport Beach to Elect Our Mayor. Justin & Susie McKibben / Newport Beach Share this: Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: A Unique Perspective on Electing a Mayor for Newport Beach By Guest Contributor -September ], 2021 Share this: I have a unique perspective on why we need to support the Elect Our Mayor campaign. As a Newport Beach Harbor Commissioner, I know that we can pretty well chart the growing international appeal of our City by simply looking out on the water. I would have loved to have seen John Wayne atop The Wild Goose in the 1960s when Newport Beach was still a growing city with the recently -shuttered buffalo ranch. Today, we see mega -yachts from around the world passing by residents and tourists on Duffy boats and SUPs. While our city has maintained much of its charm through village atmospheres, there is no question that we are a modern city with complex issues. In our Harbor alone, we interact with the California Coastal Commission, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Orange County Sheriffs, the California Air Resources Board, and so many more governmental agencies. This doesn't even account for CalTrans on PCH, the FAA at the airport, Housing & Community Development for the state's housing mandates, etc. Oftentimes we need help from these agencies. Sometimes in the form of regulatory easing. Sometimes in funding support. For example, we are indebted to former Mayor Duffy Duffield for his repeated efforts in Washington, D.C. seeking dredging money. He will be the first to tell you that the efforts were helped greatly by his relationships forged through years of work. But, frankly, it shouldn't have been that hard to get the dredging money. Our city is a piggybank for Washington and Sacramento politicians. We remain a donor community in both politics and taxes. And because we have a rotating Mayor system, there is no longevity of relationships between our City's leadership and governmental agencies that affect our daily lives. A system that worked in the 60s is no longer appropriate in today's world. With more and more cities moving to a directly elected mayor in Orange County, it's time that we do the same. I'm supporting the Elect Our Mayor campaign and hope that you will too. Gary Williams Jr. / Newport Beach Harbor Commissioner Share this: 0 Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Newport Beach Residents Should Be Trusted to Elect Their Mayor By au.:e eone.rouao. - September 7, 2021 Share this: A I have been fortunate to see our City government up close as a parent advocate in our school district, as a Newport Beach Foundation Distinguished Citizen graduate, and as a current Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commissioner. This is an incredible City. We rely heavily on volunteers and altruism to make our community, villages, and neighborhoods better places for us all. Last year was rough for everyone, but the silver linings were there. For example, I saw for the first time a city-wide interest in public policy. A desire to improve our city led a lot of people to learn more about how our City Council works and interacts with our residents and regional governments. One consistent surprise I heard from friends was: "why in the world don't we elect our Mayor directly?" That's a fair question without a great answer. This is a city full of smart, dedicated people who should be trusted to choose their Mayor. I agree fully with Will O'Neill's comment that Newport Beach is a major league city with a minor league system for choosing its Mayor. Let's Elect Our Mayor. Kate Malouf / Newport Beach Share this: Guest Contributor Letter to the Editor: Electing Our Mayor in Newport Beach is an Easy Sell By Guest Contributor -September 7, 2021 Share this: 0 When has Newport Beach ever settled for "fine"? Our beaches, streets, community service, and so much more are excellent. Our current system to select our great city's Mayor is fine. We elect our City Council members and they select the Mayor for whatever reasons they decide makes sense that year. Sometimes the selection is great, sometimes it's fine, but the process itself in this day and age is just fine. So let's change it. Let's have the power and responsibility of choosing the City's symbolic and substantive leader be handled by the voters. Let's have people sell their vision. Let's have that vision last longer than a brief twelve-month trial. Let's Elect Our Mayor. To do that, we need to help the campaign gather over 9,000 signatures. We all know that if this makes the ballot, it will be the easiest sell. Who in this City wouldn't want to choose their Mayor? In this world where negativity runs rampant, how often do we really get a chance to make some governmental change for generational good? I'm in and invite you to join. Lauren Kramer / Corona del Mar Share this: 0 Guest Contributor