About Erik

As a lifelong resident, having been born and raised in Newport Beach, I am honored to seek election to City Council for District #3.

Our city is a special place to me. I went to Mariners Elementary, Ensign Intermediate, Newport Harbor High School and later graduated from Chapman University with a BA in Criminal Justice. My wife and I met on the Balboa Peninsula and both of our children were born at Hoag.

My parents met at the Newport Beach Police Department, where my father served as a Police Officer in the 1970's and 1980's, and my mother after 33 years of service, retired as a Civilian Traffic Supervisor in 2010.

Currently, I am in my 6th year as one of seven Newport Beach Planning Commissioners. This is a position I take very seriously and it is an honor to serve the City in this capacity. I have enjoyed my time and feel I will bring experience, leadership and my Newport focused perspective to the City Council. I am seen as a consensus builder and always look to both sides of a position before I make a decision.

With over two decades of legislative and political experience, I have been involved at nearly every level of government; from federal and state, down to county and local. My unique viewpoint will serve the city well, as I can hit the ground running and utilize my vast network of connections to deliver results that will directly benefit Newport Beach.

As we move into the future, I am committed to pushing back on Sacramento's aggressive mandates. We must stand up against policies which make our town less safe, address the ever growing homeless problem and fight excessive housing proposals that will forever change the face of our town.

Giving back to the community that has provided me with so many opportunities inspired my call to service. I look forward to earning your trust and support as my campaign progresses towards the November 2022 election.

Please consider joining my team! You can support my campaign by providing me with your name as an endorsement. Additionally, you can donate right here. Your contribution will help me reach out to our residents, so I can spread my message that focuses on a community first approach.

Thank you for your time and interest in my campaign.

With regards,

Erik Weigand

Candidate for Newport Beach City Council, District #3