Newport Beach City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Walter Stahr
Candidate for City Council District 3
Walter Stahr is running for Newport Beach City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Erik Weigand and Tim Stoaks.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAuthor of biographies of American leaders and a former lawyer who worked for an international law firm, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Fidelity Investments in Asia. He serves on the boards of the Pacific Symphony and the Library Foundation of Newport Beach.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Author
- Endorsed by
- Former Congressman C. Christopher Cox, former Assemblymember Marilyn C. Brewer, and former mayors Brad Avery, Keith Curry, Nancy Gardner, Rush Hill, Clarence Turner and Don Webb, among others. Walter Stahr campaign site
- Campaign website
- stahr4newport.com
Where Walter Stahr stands: positions on the record
Police headquarters1 sourced position
Wants to preserve Civic Center Park and build the new police headquarters elsewhere.
“Preserve Civic Center Park and build our new police headquarters in another location.”
Own statementWalter Stahr campaign site
Housing1 sourced position
As reported by the Daily Pilot from the Sept. 3 Chamber of Commerce forum; not a direct quote
Supported the ballot measure that would replace the city's housing plan and focus on affordable housing.
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 3, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Wants the City Charter to require voter approval of housing and development plans that significantly affect quality of life.
Own statementWalter Stahr campaign site
Citizen initiatives1 sourced position
As reported by the Daily Pilot from the Sept. 3 Chamber of Commerce forum; not a direct quote
Criticized incumbents who moved to delay votes on the term-limit, district-election and transparency initiatives.
Forum answerDaily Pilot · Sep 3, 2026
Fiscal oversight1 sourced position
Wants to restore the citizens' Finance Committee as a watchdog on city spending.
Own statementWalter Stahr campaign site
Fire Station No. 31 sourced position
As reported by the Daily Pilot
Opposes moving Fire Station No. 3 off Santa Barbara Drive, arguing it would slow Fire Department response in Eastbluff, according to the Daily Pilot.
Own statementDaily Pilot · Aug 20, 2026
Also running for City Council District 3
- Tim Stoaks
- Erik Weigand (incumbent)
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