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After the election results were certified , the four new city council members – Robyn Grant , Lauren Kleiman , Joe Stapleton and Eric Weigand – were administered their oaths of office and then took their places at the council dais .
Once the new council was seated and the November 8 election certified , the new council voted in Noah Blom as Mayor and Will O ’ Neill as Mayor Pro Tem .
The incoming council members then gave brief remarks .
“ Thank you to the residents and everyone that supported me this last year ,” said Councilmember Grant . “ I am truly excited about the possibilities for this dynamic city we all love . I ran on a platform that leading starts with listening . My priority is to be accountable to the residents and provide transparent and independent leadership . I look forward to the next four years working with our talented and dedicated staff and my council colleagues to keep Newport Beach the best place to live , work , visit , and raise a family .”
Councilmember Kleiman noted that she was “ truly humbled to have received the trust of our Newport Beach voters in representing our wonderful city . I am truly grateful for all the support I received from the
The new 2023 City Council seated at the dais at the City Council meeting on December 13 : Eric Weigand , Brad Avery , Mayor Pro Tem Will O ’ Neill , Mayor Noah Blom , Robyn Grant , Joe Stapleton , Lauren Kleiman
community , from my colleagues , from first responders , and most important my family . I am looking forward to working with the incredible group of people on the dais , and working with our talented and capable staff . Together , we will leave this city better than we found it .”
“ Wow — what a journey , and what a humbling experience ,” began Councilmember Stapleton . “ What a utopia we live in that we call Newport Beach . It didn ’ t happen by accident . It ’ s because of strong leadership . I am
honored and humbled to do my part of continuing that legacy and protect our quality of life . I want to thank the people of Newport Beach for their trust in me to represent and serve for the next four years . We are fortunate to have a community of residents who are engaged and committed to maintaining the quality of life we have all become accustomed to . I am humbled and blessed and excited to continue moving forward on the right path with my fellow council members , our incredible city staff , our first responders , and you the residents .” “ It is an honor of a lifetime to represent the residents of our great city of Newport Beach ,” stated Weigand , who thanked his wife , family , and mother , whom he said spent 33 years working for the Newport Beach Police Department . “ I look forward to working with this council . To those who ran and were not successful , your passion and service and desire for our city was noticed . Those who did not support me , hopefully you will see my passion . I will work hard serving ethically and honorably . My goal is to be a consensus builder and someone you can count on to be a consistent leader for everyone .”
Mayor Blom then suggested that “ the one thread that connected all of these speeches together was passion . I think every person that chooses to sit up here has passion for this city . We want to make the best decisions we can from different perspectives and views . Newport is here because we all care . I am looking forward to serving with each one of you and hearing your opinions because it helps shape our community .”
The council meeting was adjourned in the memory of Eric Weigand ’ s father , Kenneth , who passed away December 8 . He grew up on Newport Beach and graduated from Newport Harbor High School . He served as an officer with the Newport Beach Police Department and had received two awards of merit .
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