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City leaders attend South Coast Metro Alliance Advisory Board Meeting

 

by: Tony Dodero
Published: October 19, 2026

 

 

COSTA MESA...On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens provided updates to the South Coast Metro Alliance Directors and Advisory Board regarding several City initiatives and developments, including the upcoming State of the City event, the City Council’s recent approval of the Costa Mesa Police Department’s purchase of drones and docking stations, and the recent grand opening of Ketchum-Libolt Park.

Mayor Stephens and Council Member Mike Buley attended the meeting and were joined by City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Costa Mesa Police Chief Joyce LaPointe, Community Development Director Carrie Tai and Battalion Chief Tim Vasin.

During the meeting, Mayor Stephens also recognized Battalion Chief Vasin for his years of service to Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue. Alliance members took the opportunity to express their appreciation to Mayor Stephens for his many years of leadership and dedication to the Costa Mesa community.

The South Coast Metro Alliance is a nonprofit economic development corporation made up of property owners and major businesses dedicated to marketing and promoting the South Coast Metro area as Orange County’s cultural and corporate center.

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