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District 6 Council Member· 2024-2028

Jeff Pettis

Costa Mesa

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
1:32:26
Avg per meeting
3:42
Segments
1525

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Top issues during term (18)(General)

high↑Sep 2026[35]

Successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for City Labor Units

New pay provisions add to the city's personnel costs, drawn from the general fund.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Sober Living Home Regulation & Neighborhood Compatibility

None specified.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Cannabis Storefront Time Extension

The applicant paid a standard time extension fee of approximately $3,500.

high↑Apr 2026[8]

Sidewalk and Traffic Infrastructure Investments

Staff time and sign manufacturing costs covered by existing public works operational budgets.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

animal services contract

While the exact dollar amount isn't highlighted yet, any new city contract means our tax dollars are shifting around, so we'll want to make sure we're getting our money's worth.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

teen voting rights

The direct cost is likely small, but the city could face election administration and legal review expenses if it moves forward.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

7-Eleven Alcohol License Upgrade on Paularino Avenue

Private commercial expansion for local retail business.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program for Community Cats

Zero direct financial impact to the city, as the program relies entirely on volunteer and nonprofit resources.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Immigration and Community Relations

This shift could mean less money spent on immigration enforcement and more on community programs.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Grocery and Drug Store Self-Checkout Staffing Standards

Potential impact on retail operating costs and general consumer sales tax revenues due to changes in shopping convenience.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Tenant Protections and Renter Solutions

Potential future program implementation costs if enacted.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

community choice aggregation

This could mean lower electricity bills for you, but there's a chance it could cost more if things go wrong.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

Rental Registry Program

The financial impact of a new registry program has not yet been determined.

high↓Dec 2025[0]

city manager appointment

Her salary and compensation package will be funded through the city's operational budget, though exact financial figures weren't immediately highlighted.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

immigration enforcement

It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers money yet, but people are worried.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

employment dispute

Get ready for potential legal fees that could hit your wallet!

medium↓Apr 2024[0]

State of the City address

Good news on the financial front, with the mayor hinting at positive developments for the city's budget.

medium↓Aug 2025[0]

tennis center fees

Your wallet might feel the sting if these fees go up, making your tennis habit more expensive.

Decisions during term (6)

Recorded while Pettis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (1)(General)

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