Who Is the Mayor of Costa Mesa, CA? Costa Mesa Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: John Stephens. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Costa Mesa Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Costa Mesa, CA is John Stephens. The city's U.S. senators are Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff. Its U.S. House member is: Dave Min (CA-47).
Costa Mesa City Hall
Website: www.costamesaca.gov
City of Costa Mesa: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor of Costa MesaJohn StephensPhone: (714) 337-1872Email: [email protected]Official source: www.costamesaca.gov
- City CouncilFull council page, agendas and contacts
- City servicesCosta Mesa official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
| Name | Seat | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Chavez | Mayor Pro Tem, District 4 | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
| Andrea Marr | Council Member | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
| Mike Buley | Council Member | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
| Loren Gameros | Council Member | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
| Jeff Pettis | Council Member | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
| Arlis Reynolds | Council Member | (714) 754-5107 [email protected] |
Mike Buley was reported elected mayor on November 3, 2026 (LA County Herald, unofficial results); Mayor Stephens serves until the new mayor is sworn in.
Orange County Government
California Legislators for Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is covered by 1 state Senate district and 1 state House district. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
California State Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Choi | 37 | R | 916-651-4037 [email protected] |
California State Assembly
| Name | House district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottie Petrie-Norris | 73 | D | 916-319-2073 [email protected] |
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Min | CA-47 | D | (202) 225-5611 1034 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | Class III | D | (202) 224-3553 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Adam B. Schiff | Class I | D | (202) 224-3841 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in CaliforniaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesCosta Mesa: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Costa Mesa, CA?
John Stephens is the mayor of Costa Mesa, CA, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.costamesaca.gov.
Who is my state representative in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa is covered by 1 California State Assembly district: Cottie Petrie-Norris (District 73). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official California lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa is covered by 1 California State Senate district: Steve Choi (District 37). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Costa Mesa's U.S. senators?
Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff are the two U.S. senators for California.
Who is Costa Mesa's U.S. representative?
Costa Mesa is represented by Dave Min (CA-47).
How do I register to vote in Costa Mesa, CA?
Register through the official California voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.