LAGUNA NIGUEL

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Mayor Patricia C. Bates

Age: 56

Occupation: Office administrator

First elected: November 1989

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Opposing the proposed El Toro airport plan; helping promote a business-friendly environment; nurturing youth activities

Councilman Eddie Rose

Age: 59

Occupation: Retired aerospace engineer

First elected: November 1994

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Opposing the proposed El Toro airport plan; preserving open space in Laguna Niguel; providing call boxes on park trails to ensure public safety

Councilwoman Linda Lindholm

Age: 45

Occupation: Occupational therapist

First elected: November 1996

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Presenting a united front among South County cities to oppose the proposed El Toro airport; maintaining public safety; attracting stores and companies to the Camino Capistrano business zone

Councilman Mark Goodman

Age: 43

Occupation: Planning consultant

First elected: November 1992

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Focusing on child safety issues; stopping the proposed El Toro airport; working with police to keep the city safe

Councilwoman Mimi Krogius Walters

Age: 35

Occupation: Stockbroker

First elected: November 1996

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Opposing the proposed El Toro airport; working with merchants to develop a business-friendly atmosphere in Laguna Niguel; working with police on crime and safety issues

Other Key Officials

City manager: Tim Casey

Age: 46

Length in office: Seven years

City attorney: Terry Dixon

Age: 50

Length in office: Seven years

Police chief: The city contracts for service with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Joe Davis is chief

Age: 49

Length in office: Seven years

Fire: The city contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority for service

How to Reach Them

Council meets: Every second and fourth Tuesday

Hours: City Hall, 23178 La Paz Road, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Telephone: (714) 362-4300

Fax: (714) 362-4340

Factoids

Incorporated: December 1989

Population: 56,353

Legislative districts:

* 73rd State Assembly

* 38th State Senate

* 48th Congressional

Operating budget: $14.7 million

Number of employees: 46

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $115,656 annual salary

Council perks: Council members receive a monthly stipend of $600

RESEARCHED BY FRANK MESSINA