Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Chris Steel
10,664 votes
14.4%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Small Businessman-Investments
Libby Cowan
10,276 votes
13.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent and Community Services Superintendent (Irvine)
- Spent four years on the Planning Commission, two years as chairperson
- Liason to City Advisory Committee of Teens, Fairview Park Advisory Committee, County Library Advisory Board, and Water Board Interagency Committee
- Represents Costa Mesa on the Orange County Council of Governments and the Regional Council of Souther California Association of Governments
- Also represents Costa Mesa on the Energy and Environment Committee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee
- BA in Sociology and two Masters in Recreation Administration and Public Policy and Administration
- Resident of Costa Mesa for 21 years
Priorities:
- Partnership in governing
- Costa Mesa's youth
- Quality of life
Karen L. Robinson
9,224 votes
12.5%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: University Attorney
Heather K. Somers
9,192 votes
12.4%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
Joel Faris
7,844 votes
10.6%
- Occupation: Educator
- Husband; Father
- BA Liberal Studies / Teaching Credential
- MA Education / Administration Credential
- Currently teaching 4th grade - Santa Ana
- Cub Scout Leader at school of employment
- Mentor students before/after school
Priorities:
- Place residents' concerns first
- Improve areas of blight
- Traffic
Dan Worthington
6,695 votes
9.1%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Costa Mesa Business Owner
Rick Rodgers
6,539 votes
8.8%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Police Officer
Thomas L. "Tom" Sutro
5,331 votes
7.2%
- Occupation: Real Estate Manager
- Vice Chairman, Costa Mesa Planning Commission
- Chairman, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- Manager, RE/MAX Real Estate Services
- Leadership Tomorrow, Board of Directors
- Mesa Emergency Service Amateur Communications (MESAC)
- Costa Mesa's Community Emergency Response Team
Priorities:
- Public Safety: Police, Fire and Disaster Preparadness
- Protect Private Property Rights
- West Side Specific Plan
Ronald J. Channels
3,364 votes
4.6%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
Michael D. Clifford
2,915 votes
3.9%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Small Business Manager
William Perkins
1,845 votes
2.5%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
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