FOUNTAIN VALLEYMayor John J. CollinsAge: 53Occupation: BusinessmanFirst...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Mayor John J. Collins

Age: 53

Occupation: Businessman

First elected: November 1990

Term expires: December 1998

Key issues: Fiscal stability; public safety; maintaining and revitalizing aesthetics of

the city

Mayor Pro Tem Laurann Cook

Age: 48

Occupation: Retired public relations executive

First elected: November 1986

Term expires: December 1998

Key issues: Accomplish Fountain Valley’s vision for the future; maintain the high quality of public safety; use taxpayer money prudently

Councilman Guy Carrozzo

Age: 65

Occupation: Retired school principal

First elected: November 1990

Term expires: December 1998

Key issues: Public safety; maintaining the city’s pleasant atmosphere

Councilman James D. Petrikin

Age: 57

Occupation: Chiropractor

First elected: November 1988

Term expires: December 2000

Key issues: Add personnel to the Fire and Police departments; maintain small-town atmosphere

Councilman Chuck Conlosh

Age: 32

Occupation: Huntington Beach police officer

First elected: November 1996

Term expires: December 2000

Key issues: Put more police officers on the street; attract new businesses and support existing ones; increase after-school and league sports for youth

Other Key Officials

City Manager: Raymond H. Kromer

Age: 43

Time in office: 12 years

City Attorney: Alan R. Burns

Age: 48

Time in office: 16 years

Police Chief: Elvin G. Miali

Age: 51

Time in office: 11 years

Fire Chief: Bernard F. Heimos

Age: 49

Time in office: 3 years

How to Reach Them

Council meets: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 10200 Slater Ave.

Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Telephone: (714) 965-4403

Fax: (714) 965-4494

Factoids

Motto: “A nice place to live”

Flower: India hawthorn

Incorporated: June 13, 1957

Population: 54,971

Legislative districts:

* 67th, 68th, 69th Assembly;

* 45th and 46th Congressional;

* 34th and 35th Senatorial

Annual operating budget: $21.7 million

Number of employees: 307

Highest-paid employee: City manager, $102,00 a year

Council perks: $500 monthly stipend

RESEARCHED BY JOHN CANALIS