Tina Babajanians
Member, City Council, Newport Beach District 1 · Nonpartisan · California
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Where they stand
Resident priorities: Babajanians says residents must come before the tourism economy, short-term rentals, and the interests of people who treat neighborhoods like a temporary playground.
Neighborhood vitality: She wants more long-term residents on the Peninsula and supports filling vacant lots and empty buildings with businesses selected to serve the community.
Public safety planning: She supports comprehensive public-safety plans for major crowds and ensuring mutual-aid resources are available when local police are overwhelmed.
In the news
Tina Babajanians, Newport Beach City Council District 1 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire (ocregister.com, Oct 6, 2026)