Newport Beach Voters Reject General Plan Amendment
Residents turned out on November 3 to vote on four city council seats and a local land-use measure, with incumbents holding strong leads in most races.
By Rafael Collins ·
Newport Beach voters cast ballots on Tuesday, November 3, in a local election covering four city council districts and several state and federal races. The turnout included residents deciding on Ballot Measure H, a proposal to amend the city’s General Plan.
Results published at 8 a.m. on November 5 by the Orange County Registrar of Voters show clear outcomes in the council contests. Incumbent Joe Stapleton leads Tina Babajanians in District 1 with 70.13 percent of the vote against 29.87 percent. In District 3, Erik Weigand holds 59.18 percent, well ahead of Walter Stahr at 28.85 percent and Tim Stoaks at 11.97 percent.
Robyn Grant won District 4 without an opponent, securing 100 percent of the vote. In District 6, Mayor Lauren Kleiman leads Andy P. Gerken with 57.00 percent to 43.00 percent. These results indicate that all three returning council members and the mayor are on track to retain their seats.
Voters rejected the change to the city’s long-range development plan. No votes on Ballot Measure H totaled 67.28 percent, while Yes votes reached 32.72 percent. This outcome keeps the existing General Plan provisions in place.
The election also decided who will represent the city in higher offices. Katrina Foley leads former mayor Diane Dixon for the 5th District County Supervisor seat with 51.66 percent to 48.34 percent. Dave Min leads Jenny Rae Le Roux for the 47th District U.S. House seat with 56.90 percent to 43.10 percent. Gracey Ven Der Mark holds a narrow lead over Chris Klume for the 72nd District State Assembly seat, 50.81 percent to 49.19 percent.
