Jim Righeimer

Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem

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Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Costa Mesa

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Political tensions in Costa Mesa have been building since the new City Council sent layoff notices to half the city's employees.

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.

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