I'm running for Newport Beach City Council!
After speaking with hundreds of residents across Newport Beach, Dr. Gerken believes the city is approaching a turning point. Many residents feel increasingly disconnected from City Hall and frustrated by decisions that appear financially irresponsible or disconnected from neighborhood concerns.
One of the most significant examples is the proposed relocation of the police station and jail into Civic Center Park. Dr. Gerken believes this proposal reflects misplaced priorities and unnecessary financial risk at a time when residents want greater investment in core services, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure.
Residents have also expressed growing concern regarding traffic congestion, airport noise impacts, overdevelopment, and the approval of projects that threaten the character and livability of Newport Beach neighborhoods. Dr. Gerken believes these concerns deserve serious attention — not dismissive politics.
As a physician, Dr. Gerken has spent his career listening carefully, evaluating facts, and making decisions that prioritize people's well-being.
He intends to bring the same thoughtful and disciplined approach to city government.
Common Sense Priorities
These are the specific commitments Dr. Gerken is making to the residents of Newport Beach's District 6 — practical, achievable actions that put community needs ahead of political convenience.
Oppose the building of a police station and jail in Civic Center Park
Maintain the highest level of police and fire protection for Newport Beach
Support greater financial transparency and accountability at City Hall by restoring citizen oversight of city spending
Preserve Open Space by enhancing our city parks, trails and coastline
Protect Newport Beach taxpayers by opposing unnecessary new taxes and prioritizing responsible budgeting before asking residents to pay more.
Put the concerns of Newport Beach residents ahead of developer profits
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Guest letter: stu news newport
This election is about the right to vote
"...Our city is being run by a political machine, and they are working overtime to keep the voters from holding them accountable. The election in November is about protecting your right to vote from those who would take it away. Let’s remember the spirit of Howard Jarvis and Paul Gann and say loud and clear that our right to vote will not be undermined by this majority bloc."
- Dr. Andy Gerken, Candidate for Newport Beach City Council
op-ed: Newport Beach independent
Residents deserve answers for July fourth riot.
"Our police officers did an outstanding job in responding to an out-of-control situation. But there are serious questions regarding the political leadership, which can best be described as posturing, in the lead up to July fourth.
We need an independent, afteraction analysis of what went wrong, including recommendations for better intelligence gathering and logistics for crowd control."
- Dr. Andy Gerken, Candidate for Newport Beach City Council
Newport Beach City Council candidate responds to the aftermath of the July 4th celebrations
“I was saddened this morning to read about the violence and disorder in Newport Beach last night in the wake of our Fourth of July festivities...
I strongly condemn the violence, property damage, and disruptive activity that placed our public safety in danger, and desecrated one of Newport Beach’s most cherished events. Let me be clear: this conduct has no place in our community..."
- Dr. Andy Gerken, Candidate for Newport Beach City Council