Candidates
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Sandra L. "Sandy" Genis
15,982 votes
17.9%
- Occupation: Land Planner/Businesswoman
Steve Mensinger
14,199 votes
15.9%
- Occupation: Businessman/Appointed Councilmember
- Costa Mesa Planning commissioner
- President Costa Mesa Pop Warner 07-11
- President Estancia Sports Boosters
- Board Sheriff's Advisory
- Former Board Member Boy Scouts of America
- Former President South Coast Metro Alliance
Priorities:
- Budget and Pension Reform
- Better roads, parks and facilities
- Improved Public Safety
Gary Monahan
13,945 votes
15.6%
- Occupation: Councilmember/Local Restaurateur
- 3-time mayor
- 4-term City Council Member
- OCTA Board Member
- Newport Mesa CAC Chairperson
- Book of Golden Deeds Award Recipient
Priorities:
- Costa Mesa Charter-Measure V-Supporter
- Reign in Public Employee Pensions
- Strengthen Costa Mesa's Budget
John Stephens
13,790 votes
15.5%
- Occupation: Business Attorney
- Law Degree from UC Davis
- Bachelors Degree in Business from Cal Poly, Pomona
- Finance and Pastoral Council, St. John the Baptist
- Little League Coach and Board Member
- Softball Coach and Board Member
- Active in Bar Associaiton and Professional Groups
Priorities:
- Public Safety, Strengthening Police Force
- Avoiding Unecessary Legal Fees
- Defeating Charter Scheme
Colin McCarthy
13,450 votes
15.1%
- Occupation: Costa Mesa Commissioner/Businessman
- Chairman, Costa Mesa Planning Commission
- Founder, Costa Mesa Taxpayers Association
- President, Mesa North Community Association
- Board Member, Costa Mesa United
- J.D. Loyola Law School
Priorities:
- Control spending to balance our budget
- Invest in aging infrastructure, such as roads and parks
- Attract families to reduce crime and increase tax base
Harold Weitzberg
11,697 votes
13.1%
- Occupation: Business Executive
- 29 year resident of Costa Mesa
- Built numerous, well known brands
- Former Special Education Teacher
- Active in Children's Groups at Estancia HS
- Bachelor's Degree from New York University
- Master's Degree from Hofstra University
Priorities:
- Obtain sustainable agreements for pension reform with all city employees, including Police and Fire.
- Eliminate questionable spending practices.
- Improve and increase the business categories that can thrive in this city and add to the city's growth and positive image.
Al Melone
3,658 votes
4.1%
- Occupation: retired CPA
- MBA in Finance, Michigan State U. 1969
Priorities:
- Referendum on city's present fireworks (discharge and sale) policies
- Favor privatization of city services where it makes sense
- Favor proposed City Charter
James Rader
2,449 votes
2.7%
- Occupation: Inside Sales Engineer
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