As 17-year Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) Area 5 residents and parents, we’ve raised our children in Newport Beach, where they’ve thrived in our public schools.
Area 5 has long-elected conservative trustees who prioritize fiscal responsibility, parental rights, and transparency. Taxpayers deserve a voice in this special election, and we’re voting for Andrea McElroy.
Andrea, a business owner and mother, brings proven fiscal accountability and champions parental rights, demanding transparency between families and schools. She and her husband actively serve our community, earning trust from neighbors, educators, and leaders like Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton. Her platform supports every child’s unique path—arts, CTE, college—ensuring success in a safe, high-quality environment.
Contrastingly, her opponent accepted an endorsement from Democratic Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, who supported weakening penalties for sex trafficking 16- and 17-year-olds—a stance we find alarming. This raises questions about Walsh’s judgment. Andrea, endorsed by the Orange County Republican Party and local police and fire associations, aligns with Area 5’s conservative values.
On June 10, vote Andrea McElroy—the only conservative in this election. She’s a principled leader who will stand for our children and represent our community’s values.
Kate and Logan Malouf / Newport Beach
