District 4 Council Member· 2018-2026
Manuel Chavez
Costa Mesa
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 12:47
- Avg per meeting
- 2:08
- Segments
- 139
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Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Concerns
Funded through the organized retail theft grant.
Existing Litigation and Legal Defense Strategy
Active litigation may result in significant legal defense costs or settlement expenses for the city.
Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction and Financing
The project will cost approximately $19.34 million total, funded by capital improvement cash and $14 million in net bond proceeds with annual debt service of about $1.13 million.
Park Ranger Operations and E-Bike Enforcement
Staff time and administrative correspondence costs.
Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter Operations Contract
Reimbursed or coordinated resource sharing under the shelter operations agreement.
Homeless Encampments and Public Safety Near Santa Ana River Trail
Potential costs for expedited road repairs and enhanced security presence.
Noise Complaints (140 17th Street Gym)
None.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Chavez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.