Local leaders share their Thanksgiving Day thoughts

First I want to thank my husband, Sid, and my family for their

love. I give thanks every day that I live in a country that respects

individual rights and freedom. Most important, I want to thank the

people who took the time to vote in the last election. Their support

for education will have a profound effect on future generations. A

special thanks goes to all the teachers, administrators, support

staff and parent volunteers who work endless hours to educate our

children.

Last, I want to thank the children in our communities who bring so

much happiness to our lives.

SERENE STOKES

Newport-Mesa Unified

School District Trustee

I am thankful for my good health and thankful that I am blessed

with such a wonderful wife.

STEVE BROMBERG

Newport Beach City

Councilman

I am most thankful for my supportive and understanding wife,

Barbara, who carries the parenting load with our sons and runs our

household smoothly and patiently listens to my angst of public

office, to the Gary and Jan Stark family who watch after us often,

and personally for the chance to sometimes help and often to be

inspired by my family, our friends and this community.

JOHN HEFFERNAN

Newport Beach City

Councilman

Above all, I’m thankful for my wife, Birgitt, and our two precious

sons, Nick and Max. I’m also thankful for being able to provide for

them. We have a great life here in Newport Beach with many great

friends. We count our blessings every day.

GARY ADAMS

Newport Beach City

Councilman

I am thankful for my family and friends, who have always been

there for me. I am thankful that I live in a community that values

the public school education that is provided to all of the students

who attend our schools. I am thankful that I am an American, who

lives in a nation which values freedom and is willing to defend the

freedom of each and everyone of its citizens. Happy Thanksgiving to

one and all who live in our communities.

JUDY FRANCO

Newport-Mesa Unified

School District Trustee