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Which Way, L.A.?

City of Costa Mesa's Austerity Measures Raise Questions

Political tensions in Costa Mesa have been building since the new City Council sent layoff notices to half the city's employees. Monday, Police Chief Steve Stavely resigned , calling plans to cut his department "unethical and immoral."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Political tensions in Costa Mesa have been building since the new City Council sent layoff notices to half the city's employees. Monday, Police Chief Steve Stavely resigned, calling plans to cut his department "unethical and immoral." The council meeting that started last night lasted until one in the morning and, when it was over, a bare-bones budget was passed by a majority of 4 to 1.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Katrina Foley

    Mesa-Newport Unified School District

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    Jim Righeimer

    Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem

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