Lauren Kleiman for Re-Election 2026
Experience
When I was elected, I promised to protect the safety, character, and quality of life that make Newport Beach such an exceptional place to call home. I’m proud to say we’ve delivered real, measurable results. We’ve reduced unsheltered homelessness from 96 individuals to just 8, while cutting spending on programs that weren’t working. We’ve strengthened public safety, invested in new technology and enforcement tools, and helped drive crime down 12.8% in 2025.
We’ve protected our neighborhoods, supported our local businesses, improved our public spaces, and fought to preserve the quality of life our residents expect. But there is more work to do. I’m running for re-election to build on our progress, fight for our residents, and make sure Newport Beach remains safe, strong, and an extraordinary place to live for generations to come.
Key Issue
Our Police and Fire are the best of the best. They should be fully funded and staffed so that they can be effective in their role in keeping our community safe and our properties secure. We need leadership who prioritizes our public safety and works beyond local measures to control the influx of international criminals and gang members committing property and other crimes.
Key Issue
Since taking office, Lauren has delivered on her promise to reduce homelessness throughout the City; working diligently to propose new policies that hold everyone accountable to getting individuals off of the street. The last Point in Time Count dropped from 96 in 2022 to 8 in 2026. She continues her commitment to make this issue a top priority.
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Newport Beach is an extraordinary place to live, and protecting our quality of life requires thoughtful, proactive leadership. Lauren has championed policies that preserve the character of our neighborhoods, address disruptive and unsafe behavior, and ensure our beaches and public spaces remain safe and enjoyable. From expanding Safety Enhancement Zones and strengthening short-term lodging enforcement to advancing protections surrounding sober living facilities and other neighborhood impacts, Lauren remains committed to protecting what makes Newport Beach such a special place to call home.
About
Councilmember Lauren Kleiman was elected to the Newport Beach City Council in 2022 with a strong commitment to public safety and preserving the City’s exceptional quality of life. After consistently delivering on those priorities, she was elected as Mayor Pro Tem in 2025 and then Mayor of Newport Beach in 2026.
Lauren is the Chair of the Newport Beach Aviation Committee, Chair of the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), a member of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, and the City’s delegate on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). She has a long history of service to the community, beginning as a member of the Aviation Committee before being appointed to the City’s Planning Commission, where she served for six years.
Lauren and her husband, Marc, feel so fortunate to be raising their son in Corona del Mar.
Looking Forward
Lauren is running for reelection to build on the progress we’ve made and continue protecting the Newport Beach we love.
Continue investing in police, fire, technology, and faster response.
Defend neighborhoods, beaches, and public spaces from policies that diminish them.
Maintain accountability and prevent encampments from returning.
Invest in roads, connectivity, public facilities, and essential city services.
Make sure growth and development respect the communities that make Newport Beach unique.
Community Support
