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SPECIAL UPDATE! PART TWO — “SHAPING NEIGHBORHOODS” OPEN HOUSE
Two meetings held last week deserve closer attention from Costa Mesa residents. Because of their importance—and how they connect—this will be a two-part update, so be sure to read both parts. PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT? At the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Costa Mesa City Council voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. On the surface, that may sound routine. But a closer look raises an important question: was a complete and mea
Cynthia McDonald
Jun 78 min read
SPECIAL UPDATE! PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT?
Two meetings held last week deserve closer attention from Costa Mesa residents. Because of their importance—and how they connect—this will be a two-part update, so be sure to read both parts. PART ONE — CITY COUNCIL “ADOPTS” A BUDGET—OR DID IT? At the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Costa Mesa City Council voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. On the surface, that may sound routine. But a closer look raises an important question: was a complete and mea
Cynthia McDonald
Jun 711 min read
THE FINAL SERIES OF WORKSHOPS ON THE FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN: WHAT WE LEARNED—AND WHAT STILL WORRIES ME
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. marks the final workshop for the City of Costa Mesa's Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (FDCSP). This last meeting is virtual, and you can attend via Zoom.
Cynthia McDonald
Mar 288 min read
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