A ceremony was held Thursday to rename the Aliso Creek Bridge as Officer Jon Coutchie Memorial Bridge. Coutchie died in the line of duty 10 years ago to the day.
In January 2023, I started serving as your Fifth District Supervisor, which includes Newport Beach as well as my hometown of Costa Mesa, a portion of Irvine, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel.
When I became a Navy officer, I was admonished that having been granted this position of authority, Congress was conferring on me a "special trust and confidence" to carry out my duties in a fair and ethical manner. I believe this "higher standard" applies to all elected public officials, regardless of position.