City Guide

FULLERTON

Mayor: Chris Norby

Age: 47

Occupation: High school government and history teacher

First elected: November 1984

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Sell surplus city property; contract out public services such as maintenance; expand Neighborhood Watch and community-based policing programs; promote cooperative efforts with local school districts to ensure student safety.

Councilman: Don Bankhead

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired police captain

First elected: November 1988

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Support a strong public safety program; attract, keep and improve local businesses; stabilize the economy by finding ways “to get the job done with less cost”; maintain the city’s infrastructure.

Councilwoman: Jan M. Flory

Age: 53

Occupation: Attorney

First elected: October 1994

Term expires: November 1998

Key issues: Boost the city’s retail tax base by making downtown Fullerton a destination for both residents and visitors; strengthen the library system and recreational programs to improve the quality of life.

Councilman: F. Richard Jones

Age: 64

Occupation: Plastic surgeon

First elected: November 1996

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Maintain strong public safety services; encourage new business development and retention of existing businesses; advocate funding for city maintenance of infrastructure.

Councilwoman: Julie Sa

Age: 46

Occupation: Business owner

First elected: November 1992

Term expires: November 2000

Key issues: Continue consolidating city jobs; encourage new downtown business development; push for more volunteers to donate services; oppose any tax increases; improve quality of life for senior citizens.

Other Key Officials

City Manager: James L. Armstrong

Age: 44

In office: 5 years

City Attorney: Richard D. Jones

Age: 48

In office: 2 years

City Clerk: Audrey Culver

Age: 58

In office: 3 years

Police Chief: Patrick E. McKinley

Age: 56

In office: 4 years

Fire Chief: Stephen P. Magliocco

Age: 47

In office: 1 1/2 years

How to Reach Them

Council meets: First and third Tuesdays

Hours: City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other Friday

Telephone: (714) 738-6300

Fax: (714) 738-6758

Internet address: www.ci.fullerton.ca.us

Factoids

Incorporated: 1904

Flower: Carnation

Tree: Jacaranda

Legislative districts: 72nd Assembly, 39th congressional, 33rd state Senate

Population: 122,059

Operating budget: $69.5 million

Employees: 644

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $140,000 a year

Council perks: Members receive $650 monthly stipends, health insurance benefits and a parking space at City Hall.

RESEARCHED BY MIMI KO CRUZ