Newport Beach City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Tina Babajanians
Candidate for City Council District 1
Tina Babajanians is running for Newport Beach City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joe Stapleton.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRestaurant owner and licensed speech-language pathologist who worked for 15 years as a clinician. She serves on the board of an international nonprofit.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Businesswoman
- Campaign website
- tinababajanians.com
Where Tina Babajanians stands: positions on the record
Police headquarters1 sourced position
As reported by the Daily Pilot from the Sept. 3 Chamber of Commerce forum; not a direct quote
Criticized proposals to build the new police headquarters in Civic Center Park.
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 3, 2026
Public safety3 sourced positions
Would explore a police substation on the Balboa Peninsula and wants to increase police staffing over the next four years.
Own statementTina Babajanians campaign site
Proposes a citywide e-bike safety initiative with Newport-Mesa Unified School District, police and healthcare providers.
Own statementTina Babajanians campaign site
Says residents must come first, before the tourism economy and short-term rentals.
“That is why residents must come first. Before the tourism economy. Before short-term rentals.”
Own statementTina Babajanians campaign site
Transparency1 sourced position
Wants City Hall to reach residents before major decisions, with clear, plain-language information.
Own statementTina Babajanians campaign site
Also running for City Council District 1
- Joe Stapleton (incumbent)
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