2026 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM
COME HEAR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
Every two years Speak Up Newport has been sponsoring a City Council Candidates Forum for over the past 30 years.
This year there are eight candidates for four seats on the City Council.
The forum will be at the Civic Center Community Room and will be broadcast via Zoom.
THE CANIDATES
DISTRICT ONE
JOE STAPLETON
TINA BABAJANIANS
DISTRICT THREE
ERIK WEIGAND
TIM STOAKS
WALTER STAHR
DISTRICT FOUR
ROBYN GRANT
DISTRICT SIX
LAUREN KLEIMAN
ANDREW GERKEN
Meeting Details
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS MEETING HAS ALREADY OCCURRED.
SEE THE VIDEO BELOW.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Reception: 5:15 - Program 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Civic Center Community Room
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
The Community Room is on the right (directly across from City Council Chambers) when you enter the complex on Civic Center Drive. Parking is available in the Parking Structure and in the parking lot adjacent to the structure.
Click Here to download the Meeting Flyer
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Click Here to download the Meeting Flyer
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Reception Hosted by:
On-Site Production Provided by:
Please invite your neighbors and friends.
Guests are always welcome!
No charge to attend.
