California Record
Costa Mesa
MC

Manuel Chavez

District 4 Council Member2018-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
12:47
Avg per meeting
2:08
Segments
139

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑Feb 2026[33]

Sober Living Home Regulation & Neighborhood Compatibility

None specified.

high↑Apr 2026[18]

Sidewalk and Traffic Infrastructure Investments

Staff time and sign manufacturing costs covered by existing public works operational budgets.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for City Labor Units

Labor agreements directly affect city staffing budgets and public safety expenditures.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

animal services contract

While the exact dollar amount isn't highlighted yet, any new city contract means our tax dollars are shifting around, so we'll want to make sure we're getting our money's worth.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

7-Eleven Alcohol License Upgrade on Paularino Avenue

Private commercial expansion for local retail business.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Grocery and Drug Store Self-Checkout Staffing Standards

Potential impact on retail operating costs and general consumer sales tax revenues due to changes in shopping convenience.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Immigration and Community Relations

This shift could mean less money spent on immigration enforcement and more on community programs.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Tenant Protections and Renter Solutions

Potential future program implementation costs if enacted.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program for Community Cats

Zero direct financial impact to the city, as the program relies entirely on volunteer and nonprofit resources.

medium↓Nov 2023[0]

cannabis business licensing

This delay could cost the company a lot of money, and potentially the city too if they get sued.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

community choice aggregation

This could mean lower electricity bills for you, but there's a chance it could cost more if things go wrong.

high↓Apr 2019[0]

plastic ban

Expect slightly higher costs for food vendors at city events, which might trickle down to you.

medium↓Feb 2020[0]

public health facility

No immediate financial impact on the city, as the facility won't be opening.

high↓Mar 2018[0]

homeless shelter rejection

Cities saying 'no' to shelters might save money in the short term, but it could cost more down the line dealing with the fallout of homelessness.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

employment dispute

Get ready for potential legal fees that could hit your wallet!

medium↓Feb 2020[0]

public health mandate

Taxpayer money could be tied up in legal battles and potential fines if the county loses.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

Rental Registry Program

The financial impact of a new registry program has not yet been determined.

medium↓May 2018[0]

sanctuary state law opposition

While the direct financial hit isn't clear yet, opposing the state law could mean losing out on some state funding or facing legal battles.

medium↓Apr 2024[0]

State of the City address

Good news on the financial front, with the mayor hinting at positive developments for the city's budget.

high↓Dec 2025[0]

city manager appointment

Her salary and compensation package will be funded through the city's operational budget, though exact financial figures weren't immediately highlighted.

Decisions during term (6)

Recorded while Chavez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (1)(General)

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