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Costa Mesa City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Cara Stewart

Candidate for City Council District 3

8 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Cara Stewart is running for Costa Mesa City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daniel Morgan.

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Today

Small-business owner and former journalist who is Vice Chair of Costa Mesa's Animal Services Committee. She previously served on the Fairview Park Steering Committee.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Businessowner/Startup Adviser
Endorsed by
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and Councilmember Andrea Marr, among District 3 residents and community leaders. Cara Stewart
Campaign website
www.caraforcostamesa.com

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Where Cara Stewart stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Says housing is unaffordable and pledges to address housing needs while protecting neighborhood character.

    “Housing for our next generation is unaffordable. I pledge to work alongside you to address our housing needs while protecting neighborhood character.”

    Own statementCara Stewart

Permits1 sourced position

  • Wants to cut red tape, speed up permits and fill vacant storefronts.

    “cutting red tape, speeding up permits, filling vacant storefronts, and attracting good-paying jobs”

    Own statementCara Stewart

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Says she will prioritize public safety in parks and neighborhoods.

    “I will prioritize public safety in our parks and neighborhoods”

    Own statementCara Stewart

Animal shelter1 sourced position

  • As reported by the Daily Pilot; not a direct quote

    On the Animal Services Committee, she is leading an effort to bring a brick-and-mortar animal shelter to Costa Mesa.

    Own statementDaily Pilot · Aug 14, 2026

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