Mike Buley
Candidate for Mayor, Costa Mesa · Councilmember/Attorney/Parent
Mike Buley has served on the Costa Mesa City Council since being elected in 2024. He has pushed for citizen committee involvement in financial oversight and city planning, and prioritizes attending council meetings and promoting transparency.
Buley's mayoral campaign emphasizes fully staffed police and fire departments; efficient processing of business and building permits; investment in youth sports, concerts in the park, art walks, and other community events; and responsible budgeting, efficient government, and accountability to residents.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Wants fully staffed police and fire departments as the basis of community safety.
“A safe community starts with strong public safety services. We must maintain fully staffed Police and Fire Departments.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants business and building permits processed efficiently so people investing in the city can move through the process quickly.
“We need to process business and building permits efficiently so those willing to invest in our City can move through the process professionally and quickly.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Says a city that invests in youth sports, concerts in the park, art walks, and community events is a vibrant place to live.
“A city that invests in youth sports, concerts in the park, art walks, and other community events is a vibrant and exciting place to live.”
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Advocates for responsible budgeting, efficient government, and accountability to residents.
“consistently advocates for responsible budgeting, efficient government, and accountability to the people the city serves”
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