Mayor· 2021-2026
John Stephens
Costa Mesa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 10:29:03
- Avg per meeting
- 26:13
- Segments
- 10976
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Top issues during term (6)(Budget)
Comprehensive user fee increases
Updated user fees could change the cost of city permits and services for residents and businesses.
mayoral budget debate
Your wallet could feel the difference depending on who wins and how they plan to spend city cash.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Priorities
Involves a proposed $33.4 million budget supported by general funds, grants, gas taxes, and future bond financing.
tennis center finances
Taxpayers might have to foot the bill if the city can't sort out the tennis center's money problems.
city finance director departure
Expect potential delays or uncertainty in budget decisions as the city scrambles to fill the finance director role.
sales tax
Your wallet could feel lighter if they decide to hike sales taxes.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Stephens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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