Newport Beach’s July 4th Failure Demands Accountability—Especially From the Four Councilmembers on the November Ballot – The Liberal OC

Newport Beach’s July 4th Failure Demands Accountability—Especially From the Four Councilmembers on the November Ballot – The Liberal OC

Newport Beach has spent years building a political brand around public safety. The city’s elected leadership has repeatedly presented itself as the responsible alternative to what Republicans routinely describe as California’s failures on crime, disorder and law enforcement. The message is familiar: Newport Beach is safe because its leaders support the police, believe in accountability and take a tough approach when public order is threatened. S…