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Costa Mesa City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Daniel Morgan

Candidate for City Council District 3

8 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

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

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Managing Principal of Marterra Real Estate and a member of Costa Mesa's Finance and Pension Advisory Committee. He was formerly a county planning commissioner.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Business Owner/Parent
Endorsed by
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. Daniel Morgan campaign site
Campaign website
www.morganforcostamesa.com

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Daniel Morgan is backed by former mayors Jim Righeimer and Steve Mensinger. Daily Pilot · Aug 14, 2026

Where Daniel Morgan stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

  • Says he has advocated on the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee for budgeting without asking taxpayers to pay more.

    “I've advocated for responsible budgeting and long-term financial stability without asking taxpayers to pay more.”

    Own statementDaniel Morgan

Fairview Developmental Center1 sourced position

  • Says he helped lead opposition to the city's proposal for over 4,000 homes at the Fairview Developmental Center.

    “I was proud to have helped lead the fight against the city’s proposal to put over 4,000 houses into the Fairview Development Center”

    Own statementDaniel Morgan campaign site

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Wants to reduce property crime and strengthen community policing.

    “reducing property crime, strengthening community policing”

    Own statementDaniel Morgan

Permits1 sourced position

  • Wants to streamline permitting so businesses can open faster.

    “streamlining permitting so businesses can open faster”

    Own statementDaniel Morgan

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