...And Away We Go...

I can't imagine there being as much hoopla surrounding the 2008 Newport Beach City Council race as there was for 2006, when 6 out the the 7 seats were up for election.



This time, out of the 3 seats up, all three are held by properly elected incumbents, and while all 3 were originally appointed, they have been since voted in.



So let's look at the three on the hook this year.



First off, former Mayor (rotated in, and not directly elected, mind you) Steve Rosansky.



Steve got lots and lots of heat for his "role" in the Sober Living/Rehab Home issue, most undeservedly so (ok, I'm ready for the nasty comments...).



But will that make him vulnerable?



Unless the potentially candidate is willing to pour in $100,000 of his/her own money, probably not.



He's safe for another four years and probably another turn at Mayor at some point.



Next, current Mayor Ed Selich.



His opponent last time in 2006 (Bob Schoonmaker) was a nice guy, but you knew he wasn't a serious candidate when he would say that he was both for AND against most of the major issues on tap.



He's safe for another four years.



Lastly, we have Councilman Keith Curry.



In 2006 Keith had the formidable and personable Dolores Otting run against him, and beat her pretty handily.



This year? Rumors have been running abound...(but then again, for personal reasons, my ear hasn't been as close to the ground in the past few month) that a former Councilmember might take another go at it.



That rumored guy could present a real challenge to Keith, but hasn't filed a statement of intent with the State of California yet, but you can keep checking here or here to see when he/if he does.



Then again, this guy has a track record of filing to run at the very last minute.



Regardless of if he gets a Challenger or not, Councilman Curry isn't taking any chances.



Thursday, 4/17/08

5:00 PM

Special Event Reception In Honor Of Lincoln Club Member & Councilman Keith D. Curry, Newport Beach City Council

Featuring Special Guest Supervisor John M.W. Moorlach

Where: Offices Of Buck Johns (Inland Group), Newport Beach

You cordially invites you to a fundraising reception in honor of Lincoln Club Member and Councilman Keith D. Curry, Newport Beach City Council featuring special guest Supervisor John M.W. Moorlach on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5:00 to 6:30pm at the offices of Buck Johns (Inland Group) in Newport Beach. RSVP by April 15th to Gina Malone at 949-885-6517 or ginamalone@inlandenergy.com. Send donations to: Keith Curry for City Council, 40 Vienna, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Regardless of who runs against him though, Keith doesn't have anything real against him, so while it could get close, and possibly expensive, he gets another four years.



So we'll have the same City Council for another two years, when Councilman Webb terms out.



Other than that, the other Councilmembers on the hook in 2010 will be able to run again.



Get used to the look of this City Council. We should have it pretty intact for many years to come...