List of mayors of Newport Beach, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mayor of Newport Beach
Flag of Newport Beach
Seal of Newport Beach
Incumbent Joe Stapleton since December 10, 2024
Term length	1 year
Formation	1906
First holder	John King

This page lists the important leaders who have guided the city of Newport Beach since it officially became a city in 1906. These leaders help make important decisions for everyone living in the city.

When Newport Beach first became a city, its main governing group was called the Board of Trustees. The person in charge of this board was known as its President. Later, in 1927, the rules changed. The Board of Trustees became the City Council, and the leader of the council was then called the Mayor.

Newport Beach City Leaders Through the Years

Early Leaders: Presidents of the Board of Trustees

Before Newport Beach had mayors, these individuals served as the Presidents of the Board of Trustees, leading the city in its early years.

• John King 1906–1908
• C. A. Barton 1908–1910
• A. N. Smith 1910–1912
• Albert Hermes 1912–1914
• W. K. Parkinson 1914–1916
• Stetson R. Jumper 1916–1917 (left office early)
• H. A. Robinson 1917–1918
• J. P. Greeley 1918–1922
• J. J. Schnitker 1922–1924
• George P. Wilson 1924–1926
• Dr. Conrad Richter 1926–1928

Modern Leaders: Mayors of Newport Beach

Since 1928, the leader of Newport Beach has been known as the Mayor. Here is a list of all the mayors who have served the city.

• Marcus J. Johnson 1928–1932
• Dr. Herman Hilmer 1932–1936
• Harry H. Williamson 1936–1940
• Irvin George Gordon 1940–1942
• Clyan H. Hall 1942–1946
• O. B. Reed 1946–1948
• Dallas K. Blue 1948 (left office early)
• Dick Drake 1948–1950
• Lester L. Isbell 1950–1952
• A. W. Smith 1952 (left office early)
• Norman Miller 1952–1954
• Dora O. Hill 1954–1958
• James B. Stoddard 1958–1962
• Charles E. Hart 1962–1964
• Paul J. Gruber 1964–1968
• Doreen Marshall 1968–1970
• Edgar F. Hirth 1970–1972
• Donald A. McInnis 1972–1976
• Howard Rogers 1976 (passed away while in office)
• Milan M. Dostal 1976–1978
• Paul Ryckoff 1978–1980
• Jacqueline E. Heather 1980–1982
• Evelyn R. Hart 1982–1984
• Philip Maurer 1984–1986
• John C. Cox, Jr. 1986–1988
• Donald A. Strauss 1988–1989
• Ruthelyn Plummer 1989–1990
• Phil Sansone 1990–1992
• Clarence J. Turner 1992–1994
• John W. Hedges 1994–1996
• Janice A. Debay 1996–1997
• Thomas Cole Edwards 1997–1998
• Dennis D. O’Neil 1998–1999
• John E. Noyes 1999–2000
• Garold B. (Gary) Adams 2000–2001
• Tod W. Ridgeway 2001–2002
• Steven Bromberg 2002–2003
• Tod W. Ridgeway 2003–2004
• Steven Bromberg 2004–2005 (left office early)
• John Heffernan 2005
• Don Webb 2005–2006
• Steven Rosansky 2006–2007
• Edward D. Selich 2007–2009
• Keith Curry 2009–2010
• Michael Henn 2010–2011
• Nancy Gardner 2011–2012
• Keith Curry 2012–2013
• Rush N. Hill, II 2013–2014
• Edward D. Selich 2014–2015
• Diane Brooks Dixon 2015–2016
• Kevin Muldoon 2016–2017
• Duffy Duffield 2017–2018
• Diane Brooks Dixon 2018–2019
• William O'Neill 2019–2020
• Brad Avery 2020–2021
• Kevin Muldoon 2021–2022
• Noah Blom 2022–2024
• William O'Neill 2023–2024
• Joe Stapleton 2024-2025