Get To Know: Brad Avery – Newport Beach City Council member

NEWPORT BEACH — Harbor Commissioner Brad Avery secured the District 2 seat for Newport Beach City Council on Nov. 8. The District 2 seat represents Newport Heights, Newport Coast and Newport Shores. Avery was elected to the dais with 58.4 percent of the vote. “Brad will have a lot of new ground to cover and become familiar with in his role as a Council member,” Harbor Commission Chair Paul Blank said about his colleague. “He has great academic skills, and I expect he will quickly master all that is put before him.  Brad is very thoughtful and thorough in his deliberations. His head and his heart are both deeply committed to our city and community.” Avery brings a lot of experience with the city and the harbor of Newport to his new role as City Councilmember. In addition to being a Harbor Commissioner and City Council member for Newport Beach, Avery serves as the director of Orange Coast College’s marine program and the president of the Catalina Island Conservancy Marineros Group. Not to mention, he is a member of the Board of Advocates for the Oasis Senior Center in Corona del Mar. He is also a staff Commodore for Newport Harbor Yacht...