Julie Folcik was placed on administrative leave after a judge refused to put a charter proposal on the June ballot after the city missed the filing deadline. Several residents and a member of the City Council say Folcik is being made a scapegoat.
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Costa Mesa Council Approves Charter Lawsuit After the Fact
Belated approval comes on the day a judge rejected a request that the proposed charter be put on the ballot despite missed deadline.
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Costa Mesa Request to Put Charter on June Ballot Denied
Superior Court judge rejects city’s argument that the charter vote should move forward despite missed filing deadline.
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Costa Mesa Has Yet to Officially Approve Charter Lawsuit
Nearly two weeks into the suit, there’s no official record of the City Council approving it or the hiring of a high-priced law firm.
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Costa Mesa Mayor Wants Public Comments at the End of Meetings
Some residents say the move is an effort to stifle criticism of the controversial City Council.
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A Year After Suicide, Costa Mesa Still Unsettled
Huy Pham’s death was a tragic turning point in the city’s outsourcing battle that still seems a long way from being resolved.
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Eric Bever Appointed Mayor of Costa Mesa
Often absent councilman gets unanimous approval from his colleagues to replace Gary Monahan, who resigned unexpectedly from his post last week.
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Audit Plan Gains Traction Among Costa Mesa Leaders
Councilman Steve Mensinger said audits would help ensure that city services are provided as efficiently as possible. Union leaders remain suspicious of the council majority’s intentions.
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In Surprise Move, Monahan Resigns as Costa Mesa’s Mayor
Monahan cites business and family commitments in brief letter of resignation. He will remain on the City Council.
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Costa Mesa City Council Puts Proposed Charter on June Ballot
The charter would open up the city to large-scale outsourcing and comes amid opposition from residents who want more citizen control over the document’s text.
