Do you support Laguna Beach County Water District returning to its independent status, breaking away from the city?
Number of voters: 139
Yes
Votes: 110 79.14%
No
Votes: 29 20.86%
There are an unprecedented 12 candidates running for City Council this year. It’s still early in the process…but if the election were happening today, which candidate would have your first vote?
Number of voters: 254
Cheryl Kinsman
Votes: 79 31.1%
Sue Kempf
Votes: 56 22.05%
Peter Blake
Votes: 36 14.17%
Toni Iseman
Votes: 34 13.39%
Judie Mancuso
Votes: 15 5.91%
Ann Christoph
Votes: 13 5.12%
Lorene Laguna
Votes: 8 3.15%
Rob Zur Schmiede
Votes: 8 3.15%
Sue Marie Connolly
Votes: 3 .1.18%
Elizabeth Bates
Votes: 1 .0.39%
Paul Merritt
Votes: 1 .0.39%
Allison Mathews
Votes: 0 .0%
Do you work and live in Laguna Beach?
Number of voters: 139
I work and live in Laguna Beach
Votes: 56 40.29%
I live in Laguna Beach and I am retired
Votes: 46 33.09%
I live in Laguna Beach but work in another town
Votes: 19 13.67%
I do not work or live in Laguna Beach
Votes: 14 10.07%
I work in Laguna Beach but live in another town
Votes: 4 2.88%
Which recent restaurant news are you most excited about?
Number of voters: 103
The opening of South of Nick’s
Votes: 43 41.75%
Chef Craig Strong’s concept-in-the-works on Ocean Ave
Votes: 32 31.07%
Nirvana Grille’s new “Bliss Above Broadway” rooftop dining
Votes: 9 8.74%
The opening of Terra at Festival of Arts
Votes: 9 8.74%
The reopening of Central
Votes: 6 5.83%
Chef David Fune joining Salt Creek Grille
Votes: 4 3.88%
Will you vote in favor of a one-cent sales tax increase from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent, to help fund the undergrounding of utilities on Laguna Canyon Road and other evacuation routes, should it end up on the ballot in November?
Number of voters: 152
No
Votes: 79 51.97%
Yes
Votes: 54 35.53%
I am undecided on the issue
Votes: 19 12.5%
LB Police and the City are negotiating a new contract. In addition to a supervising sergeant, how many patrol units (1 officer per unit) do you feel we need to protect our streets and neighborhoods at a minimum?
Number of voters: 272
6 units
Votes: 183 67.28%
5 units
Votes: 32 11.76%
4 units
Votes: 23 8.46%
2 units
Votes: 23 8.46%
3 units
Votes: 11 4.04%
Over the last year, we’ve had many new eateries open in Laguna Beach. Do you have a favorite among these?
Number of voters: 123
Rasta Taco
Votes: 26 21.14%
Skyloft
Votes: 21 17.07%
Gu Ramen
Votes: 18 14.63%
Asada
Votes: 16 13.01%
Teverna
Votes: 16 13.01%
Central
Votes: 12 9.76%
Urth Caffe
Votes: 7 5.69%
Jan’s Health Bar
Votes: 4 3.25%
Laguna Beach Brewery & Grille
Votes: 3 2.44%
Which one of the following issues tops your list to be addressed by City Council candidates in the upcoming election?
Number of voters: 148
Homelessness
Votes: 43 29.05%
Limited parking and increased traffic
Votes: 41 27.7%
Affordable Housing
Votes: 21 14.19%
Public safety needs
Votes: 19 12.84%
Supporting local businesses
Votes: 13 8.78%
Ocean and wildlife protection
Votes: 11 7.43%