City Guide

STANTON

Mayor: Harry Dotson

Age: 68

Occupation: Retired conservation officer for the Department of Energy

First elected: November, 1990

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: Wants to maintain the health and safety of Stanton residents and help local businesses. Supports efforts to upgrade the commercial and industrial sections of the city.

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Councilman: Brian Donahue

Age: 57

Occupation: Director of instruction for Regional Occupational Program in Whittier

First elected: November, 1994

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: Wants to help bring business to the city, make public safety a top priority and foster city pride. Might consider reducing the utility-user tax if it doesn’t mean deep cuts in services.

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Councilman: William C. Estrada

Age: 37

Occupation: Vice president of Modern Asphalt Inc. in Signal Hill

First elected: Appointed in February, 1992

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: Wants to provide a safe community for residents. Supports economic development efforts. Wants to help businesses grow and prosper in the city.

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Councilman: David John Shawver

Age: 48

Occupation: Science teacher, athletic coach at Long Beach Millikan High School

First elected: November, 1994

Term expires: November, 1998

Key issues: Wants to maintain public safety services, increase the city’s tax base by helping businesses thrive. Wants to reduce the utility users tax. Supports expanding the Recreation Department.

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Councilman: Sal Sapien

Age: 56

Occupation: Administrator at Rosemead High School

First elected: November, 1984

Term expires: November, 1996

Key issues: Wants to recover all city funds from the county’s collapsed investment pool. Supports redevelopment of aging commercial centers. Wants to step up efforts to fight prostitution on Beach Boulevard.

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Other Key Officials

City Manager: Terry Matz

Age: 43

Length in office: Two months

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City Attorney: Thomas W. Allen

Age: 57

Length in office: 11 years

Police service: Provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department; fire service by the Orange County Fire Authority.

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How to Reach Them

Sheriff’s Department: (714) 891-2481

County Fire Department: (714) 744-0400

Council meets: Second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., 7800 Katella Ave., Stanton

City Hall hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Closed Fridays.

Telephone: 379-9222

Fax: 890-1443

Fast Facts

Motto: Community Pride and Forward Vision

Flower: Bird of Paradise

Tree: Jacaranda

Incorporated: 1959

Population: 32,000

Operating budget: $12 million

Number of employees: 42 full- and part-time

Highest-paid employee: City Manager Terry Matz, $94,000 a year

Council perks: $384 a month each

RESEARCHED BY TOM RAGAN