Eddie Iniestra, Estancia graduate and youth program coordinator, describes why he is excited to have Arlis Reynolds running for Costa Mesa City Council.

Council member John Stephens endorses Arlis Reynolds, westside native and MIT graduate, to represent District 5 on Costa Mesa City Council.

Costa Mesa Brief continues with interviews of the 2018 City Council candidates. In this interview we meet with Arlis Reynolds who is running for City Council District 5. We cover a variety of topics to include: • Her background • Where is District 5 and her opponents • Her Engineering qualifications • Development in District 5 • Protecting Fairview Park and the Pacific Ave. turnaround • Homelessness and the root causes of our rising crime rates • Riding along with CMPD and police staffing levels • Remaining objective in spite of accepting Union money • What can we do to fight the Sober Living Home crisis • Needle Exchange Program • Portable Restrooms proposal • Differences between the candidates for District 5 • Why the voters should vote for Arlis and not her opponents For more information: Website: https://www.arlis4costamesa.com/

UPDATE: THE CCC DENIED THE DEVELOPER'S PERMIT! The bike giveaway contest is also over, but we're leaving this video up to counter Newport Banning Ranch, LLC's continued disinformation aobut the property, which is being heavily circulated by people upset with the California Coastal Commision's decision. #savebanningranch #costamesa #newportbeach #huntingtonbeach #saveyourcoast