Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Costa Mesa

Mirna Burciaga Costa Mesa City Council

Occupation: Businesswoman/Parks and Recreation Commissioner Age 44

I have been a resident of our city for 22 years and a business owner for 16, proud to live and work in Costa Mesa. Married 21 years, three children. I offer a record of service that guarantees my attention and devotion to the needs of our community. I have no hidden agendas or predetermined alliances. Over the years I have learned to listen, communicate effectively, work with others to arrive at practical solutions and make decisions that ensure the welfare of everyone involved.

My Commitment: support and work closely with the police department to ensure safe neighborhoods; conduct city business openly and honestly with input from all segments of the community; revamp the budget, restore fiscal health; create revenues; cut waste and implement accountability; create a business friendly environment; work closely with school officials to provide a safe environment at our schools, support education to help children to become responsible citizens; preserve, protect and enhance our quality of life, protecting our open spaces; implement the smart use of our land; and find ways to provide new fields for our youth sports. I am the candidate who cares about the needs of our community.

Mirna Burciaga List of community involvement/membership

1- City of Costa Mesa Human Relations Committee

2002-2006, Chair- 2003-2004

2- Parks and Recreation Commissioner, City of Costa Mesa

January 2004- December 2004

3- Member of Measure "A", Citizens Oversight Committee, Newport-Mesa School District

2001-2003, 2003-2006

4- Co-Chair of "The Latino Community Network"

1999-

5- Member and Chair of the "Latino Business Council

1998-

6- Member of the West Side Redevelopment Oversight Committee

2000-

7- TeWinkle PTA Executive Board, Membership

1998-2000

8- CMHS PTA Executive Board, 1st Vice-President, Membership

2004-2005

9- Member of the Executive Advisory Committee of the UCI Outreach Center for Costa Mesa.

2002-

10- TeWinkle School Site Council

1999-2001, 2002-2004

11- Costa Mesa School Site Council

2001-2003, 2003-2005

12- Leadership Tomorrow Graduate, class of 2000-2001

13- Member of The Board of Trustees, Church of Religious Science, Costa Mesa.

2004-2008

14-Member of the City of Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

15- Census 2000 campaign. Informing people about the importance to be count. Speaker at different schools.

16- Keep Costa Mesa Beautiful

2001-2004

17- President of N-MUSD District English Learners Advisory Committee

2001-2003

18- Co-President of N-MUSD District English Advisory Committee

2003-2005

19- President of the TeWinkle School English Learners Advisory Committee

2001-2003, 2003-2005

20- President of CMHS English Learners Advisory Committee

2001-2003, 2003-2005

21- President of "Madres Costa Mesa" a support group for moms

2000-

22 -Member of the" Family Friendly Schools" team, Costa Mesa High School

2004-

24- Participant of the "National Police Night Out" yearly event since 2002

I was Room mother of almost every class at my children's schools. Organizing different events with various organizations, including candidates forums, community picnics, information fairs, etc.