League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Orange County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Council Member; City of Costa Mesa Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (71/71) 32.8% Voter Turnout (1,133,204/1,683,001)

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. 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 Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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