Tag: Measure K

Costa Mesa’s Controversial Measure K Passes by 22 Votes

Costa Mesa’s controversial Measure K passed by 22 votes in the Nov. 8 election, allowing high-density developments to skirt a public vote for approval in some areas in the city. The measure won 50.03 to 49.97 percent—or 16,483 to 16,461 votes, according to Dec. 2 certified results from the county registrar. The city council put…


Measure K to Green-Light Development in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa residents will be asked Nov. 8. to vote on Measure K, which will no longer require high-density developments to go through a public vote for approval. City officials who sponsor the measure say it will encourage development and it is necessary to remain compliant with the state’s affordable housing quota. But opponents say…