My Endorsement from Tom Johnson

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Harold

I am honored to receive the “choice” endorsement (pun intended) of long time Newport-Mesa leader Tom Johnson. Tom now writes for The Current, the weekly focusing on Costa Mesa inserted in the Orange County Register. Click the headline below to read this week’s entire edition of the Current. It also has a fine rundown of where each candidate stands on the important issues facing our city.

Here are the key quotes from Tom’s article:

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly … Costa Mesa politics

Harold Weitzberg struck me as a good guy and a very astute businessman. By trade, he specializes in branding and marketing, both of which he says Costa Mesa needs to “repair a damaged image caused by the current council” moving forward.

My picks: like him or not, Mensinger deserves another term. If I were trying to get something done, Steve’s definitely the guy I would want on my side. This might surprise some folks, but my second pick is Genis. She’s been there, done that and brings a Stanford pedigree showing that she does have the brains. My third pick is a choice between Weitzberg and Stephens. Both seem solid and I would hope the loser could get re-engaged perhaps at the planning level with a later shot at the council going forward.

We Will Have A Better City

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Harold

Have you seen our ads in the Daily Pilot? Be on the lookout for them!

Endorsements Update

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Harold

I am proud to announce that I have earned the endorsement of the Orange County League of Conservation Voters and the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. We have similar perspectives and points of view, especially regarding the 19th Street Bridge and Banning Ranch.

An updated list of my endorsements can be found here.

Signs, Theft and Destruction of Property

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Harold

Apparently, not everyone has seen my previous statements about this topic. Let me be clear:

Taking political signs is theft. Ruining political signs is destruction of property.

We encourage everybody engaging in these activities to stop.

It is not a prank. It is not funny. It is hurting all candidates.

Thank you very much.

RELEASE: Response to Costa Mesa United Forum Cancellation

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Harold

9/15/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Mike Harmanos – 949 391 5948 – mikeweitzberg4costamesa dot com (mikeweitzberg4costamesa dot com)

COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE REQUESTS CMU TO REINSTATE THEIR POLITICAL FORUM FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Harold Weitzberg, Candidate for Costa Mesa City Council announced today that he would like the Costa Mesa United Board of Directors to reconsider their decision to cancel the scheduled political forum.

” I received a copy of the today’s release from CMU about cancelling the event and I would like them to reconsider. Read More→

Another Daily Pilot Commentary from Sacramento Political Lobbyist and Outsider Kevin Dayton

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Harold

Kevin Dayton penned another commentary, which the Daily Pilot printed this morning. It warrants a response.

Not fear, Mr. Dayton, just significant disappointment at how poorly constructed and administered this Charter Initiative has been conducted.

It appears that Mr. Dayton needs yet another chill pill or the stress reducer of his choice. He is still reliving the trials and tribulations he suffered when he tried to hijack our city council meeting on February 16th and was shut down after 10 minutes by the shouts and outrage of our Costa Mesa citizens, not Union officials. How do I know they were Costa Mesa citizens? I was one of them! And I will shout him down where ever he appears in Costa Mesa to spew his divisive rhetoric. Read More→

Response To Chuck Cassity’s Daily Pilot Column On the Proposed Charter

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Harold

In today’s Daily Pilot, Mr. Cassity is making the classic mistake of a number of the charter supporters by emphasizing what he thinks the charter says when he should be looking at what it actually says and doesn’t say. It is not the concept of a charter, it is the fact of this charter.

I believe she is saying “Vote No on V.”

It is like the classic visual puzzle of the black and white drawing of a young woman and an old woman in the same image. If you perceive one section you see an young woman in white with flowing hair and if you perceive the other section you see an elderly woman’s profile.

This is one of the main difficulties with this charter. Because of the way it is written it can be interpreted different ways…and that means it won’t achieve the purported objective. Read More→

I have been speaking to a great many citizens over these many months. Before I decided to run, I spoke with lots of my neighbors and fellow citizens.

This website represents my views on many of the things that I have heard. Almost everyone I meet with in Costa Mesa is concerned. You all have identified the problems. I know how to fix them based on my years of experience dealing with similar business situations.

It is why I have stepped in to turn things around.

My measurable goals for Costa Mesa:
1. Obtain sustainable agreements for pension reform with all city employees, including Police and Fire.
2. Eliminate questionable spending practices.
3. Improve and increase the business categories that can thrive in this city and add to the city’s growth and positive image.

I’m committed to doing the city’s business:
1. Demonstrably putting residents' interests first.
2. Enabling meaningful public input to any major decisions.
3. Use honest negotiation, not political shortcuts, to find useful compromises and solutions.

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