Costa Mesa, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Costa Mesa City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Fisher Derderian

Candidate for City Council District 4

8 candidates · 4 seats5 sourced positions

Fisher Derderian is running for Costa Mesa City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Angely Andrade Vallarta.

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Costa Mesa Arts Commissioner who helped establish the city's first Poet Laureate. He also backed local mural and utility box art projects.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Business Owner/Parent
Campaign website
www.fisher4costamesa.com

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Where Fisher Derderian stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Wants a vision for growth that makes Costa Mesa more beautiful, walkable and affordable.

    “As the City of the Arts, we should have a vision for growth that makes Costa Mesa more beautiful, walkable, affordable, and full of opportunity.”

    Own statementFisher Derderian

Permits1 sourced position

  • Says he will simplify permits and approvals and address homelessness.

    “bring common sense to homelessness, simplify permits and approvals, help local businesses thrive”

    Own statementFisher Derderian

19th Street and Harbor Boulevard1 sourced position

  • Wants 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard to become safer and more inviting for business, food and the arts.

    “I want 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard to become safer, more inviting places for business, food, arts, and community life.”

    Own statementFisher Derderian

Public art1 sourced position

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

    Advocates changes in how public art is funded and prioritized.

    Own statementDaily Pilot · Aug 14, 2026

Affordability1 sourced position

  • Wants to stop City Hall efforts that raise costs without real benefits.

    “stopping efforts at City Hall that make life more expensive without delivering real benefits”

    Own statementFisher Derderian campaign site

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