Street Talk

We asked people on Balboa Island: What do you think about the

possibility of the Newport Beach City Council postponing a vote on the

proposed Dunes resort until after the general elections in November?

No way do I want this hotel, regardless of what the City Council

decides to do. ... What the developer is proposing to do sounds sneaky.

KIPP KELLER

Newport Beach

I just moved here and I am not for this hotel. I think it would be

ugly in that area. I also disapprove of the lobbying to get it off the

books until after the election. It’s manipulative.

MICHAEL MOREY

Balboa Island

To me, I think the people are concentrating too much opposition of the

Dunes -- and maybe it should be scaled back -- but they should be paying

attention to the hundreds of time shares going in over in Newport Coast.

Oppose that!

ELLIS MORCOS

Balboa Island

I’m not against development if its done aesthetically. It helps bring

revenue into the community. I wouldn’t mind seeing this hotel go in, as

long as they provide ample parking. So whatever happens between now and

November, I wouldn’t vote against it. With or without the hotel, people

are still going to come here.

HELEN DAHN

Newport Beach

The developer is being very smart. Because there is a good chance that

Greenlight won’t go through. And then he’s home free. And if it passes,

then he’s no better off than he is now.

KEN LINDAHL

Little Island

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Compiled by Amy R. Spurgeon