I am a candidate for Costa Mesa City Council in 2012 because someone needs to stand up for the citizens of our city. Costa Mesa, the city my family has called home for over 23 years, is suffering. The City of the Arts — home to the Orange County Fairgrounds, the Performing Arts Center, South Coast Plaza, and family-friendly neighborhoods — has become the city
Every vote counts! If you need to get in your ballot today, before election day, you can head over to the OC Registrar of Voters at 1300 South Grand Avenue in Santa Ana—you don’t even have to park to drop of your ballot. And if you have a vote-by-mail ballot, you can drop it off signed, sealed, and enveloped at any polling place in Orange
Nice piece on KABC-TV, including an appearance on camera by me. Vote No on V!!
Great endorsement from Barbara Venezia of The Orange County Register. She thinks I’m a “pepper!” Barbara wrote: To pepper this recipe, my first choice would be John Stephens because he’s an attorney. I feel his legal background could be invaluable since the city is embroiled in so much litigation. I think he’ll work well with the city attorney, and brings a level of expertise and
A local blog that goes by the name “John and Ken” wrote a complimentary piece which we posted to our website. To our knowledge, the blog does not share the platform or views of the radio program that also uses that name.
Thanks to CM4RG for your continued support! Editor’s Note: The following appeared in the print edition of the Daily Pilot on Sunday, October 28.
Great endorsement by Tom Johnson in The Current: John Stephens, well, I’ve met John before. But to be honest, what really impresses me about Stephens is his wife, Amy. Now, don’t get me wrong here. You see, Amy and I served together on the Costa Mesa Senior Center board years ago and she was one of the real beacons of light in that group. So,
I am very proud to be endorsed by CM4RG along with Sandy and Harold. CM4RG is doing great things for our community and its members truly have Costa Mesa’s best interests at heart. Editor’s Note: The following appeared in the print edition of the Daily Pilot on Friday, October 19. At this point in Costa Mesa history, we need strong leaders who can take
Thanks to our Eastside neighbors for hosting such a fun and informative forum last night. You provided a service by exposing the candidates to the community so the voters can make an informed decision on Election Day. Editor’s Note: The following appeared in the print edition of the Daily Pilot on Friday, October 19. Seven of the eight Costa Mesa City Council candidates attended
We really need help with a few aspects of the campaign over the next four weeks (26 days until Election Day). We will be walking precincts, phone banking, and distributing signs. If you can help with any of these activities, please e-mail me at john@stephens4costamesa.com and I will provide you with additional information. We also need more financial contributions. If you or anyone you know
I am proud to have been endorsed by both the Orange County League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. I will advocate for Costa Mesans on environmental issues such as the proposed Banning Ranch Project. We need to put the interests of Costa Mesa residents first, especially when it comes to environmental and quality-of-life issues.
Search This Website
Like John on Facebook
Costa Mesa Charter Case
John was one of four Costa Mesans who defeated the request to put the charter on the June ballot.
Below are links to the briefs filed by Stephens Friedland LLP in the trial court as well as the transcripts of the two oral arguments on the petition for writ of mandamus.
• Amicus Brief in Opposition to Ex Parte Application
• Application for leave to file Complaint in Intervention
• Brief in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Mandamus
• Hearing Transcript 3-26-12
• Hearing Transcript 3-27-12
Below are links to articles in the Daily Pilot and the OC Register regarding the Costa Mesa Charter, which chronicle the events of the case in greater detail.
Commentary: City Council Majority Has to Play By the Rules by John Stephens. Printed in the Daily Pilot on March 21, 2012.
• Costa Mesa charter plan goes to voters in June
• Error may keep Costa Mesa charter off June ballot
• Judge to consider Costa Mesa charter ballot snafu
• Costa Mesa’s charter likely to miss June ballot
• Judge: Costa Mesa charter initiative will not appear on June ballot
• Costa Mesa clerk on leave after missing charter deadline
Below are links to the briefs filed by Stephens Friedland LLP in the trial court as well as the transcripts of the two oral arguments on the petition for writ of mandamus.
• Amicus Brief in Opposition to Ex Parte Application
• Application for leave to file Complaint in Intervention
• Brief in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Mandamus
• Hearing Transcript 3-26-12
• Hearing Transcript 3-27-12
Below are links to articles in the Daily Pilot and the OC Register regarding the Costa Mesa Charter, which chronicle the events of the case in greater detail.
Commentary: City Council Majority Has to Play By the Rules by John Stephens. Printed in the Daily Pilot on March 21, 2012.
• Costa Mesa charter plan goes to voters in June
• Error may keep Costa Mesa charter off June ballot
• Judge to consider Costa Mesa charter ballot snafu
• Costa Mesa’s charter likely to miss June ballot
• Judge: Costa Mesa charter initiative will not appear on June ballot
• Costa Mesa clerk on leave after missing charter deadline
Sign up for John's Newsletter
Costa Mesa Links
The Daily Pilot
Orange County Register
Los Angeles Times
Stephens Friedland, LLP
Costa Mesans for Responsible Government
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
ProVisors
OC Bar Association
ProGrowth
Association of Business Trial Lawyers - Orange County
OC Trial Lawyers
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church School, Costa Mesa
St. John the Baptist Church Festival
Costa Mesa American Little League
Fountain Valley Girls Fastpitch Softball
Orange County Register
Los Angeles Times
Stephens Friedland, LLP
Costa Mesans for Responsible Government
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
ProVisors
OC Bar Association
ProGrowth
Association of Business Trial Lawyers - Orange County
OC Trial Lawyers
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church School, Costa Mesa
St. John the Baptist Church Festival
Costa Mesa American Little League
Fountain Valley Girls Fastpitch Softball
Paid for by John Stephens for Costa Mesa City Council 2012 - FPPC# 1347888
All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.