Newport Beach City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew P. Gerken
Candidate for City Council District 6
Andrew P. Gerken is running for Newport Beach City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lauren Kleiman.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired orthopedic surgeon who practiced at Hoag Hospital, where he twice chaired the orthopedics department. He was the Corona del Mar High School football team doctor and serves on the Library Foundation board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Surgeon
- Endorsed by
- Democratic Party of Orange County, Orange County Labor Federation, Congressmembers Robert Garcia and Dave Min, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and former mayors Brad Avery, Keith Curry, Nancy Gardner and Don Webb, among others. Andy Gerken campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.gerkenfornewport.com
Where Andrew P. Gerken stands: positions on the record
Police headquarters1 sourced position
Opposes putting the police station and jail in Civic Center Park.
“I oppose the costly plan to put the police station/jail in the park.”
Own statementAndrew Gerken · Jul 15, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Opposes redeveloping the current police station site into an apartment tower and wants limits on high-rise development.
“I oppose the plan to redevelop the current police station into a 300 ft. apartment tower.”
Own statementAndrew Gerken · Jul 15, 2026
Ad hoc committees1 sourced position
Wants to eliminate ad hoc committees that let the council meet without minutes or public notice.
“Eliminate "Ad Hoc" committees that allow the council to meet in private without minutes or public notice.”
Own statementAndy Gerken campaign site
Citizen initiatives1 sourced position
Criticized the council majority, including Kleiman and Weigand, for trying to block residents' right to vote on the three citizen initiatives.
Own statementAndy Gerken campaign press release, Aug. 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Says he will rein in excess spending and oppose new taxes.
“I will rein in excess spending, and I will say No to new taxes.”
Own statementAndrew Gerken · Jul 15, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Wants to prevent future July 4 unrest through social media monitoring, planning and staffing.
Own statementAndy Gerken campaign site
Also running for City Council District 6
- Lauren Kleiman (incumbent)
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