Event Brief
Costa Mesa OKs pay hikes for police unions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Costa Mesa City Council approved memorandums with three unions on Sept. 1, setting gradual pay increases for police and city employees. Police and police management groups will receive four biannual 2% raises over 18 months, with the first retroactive to July 1, plus $200 toward healthcare monthly.
WHO: Costa Mesa City Council; Costa Mesa Police Association; Costa Mesa Police Management Association; Costa Mesa City Employees Association
WHAT: Approved union memorandums providing biannual 2% pay increases for police and police management members and additional healthcare contributions, amid projected budget shortfalls.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Costa Mesa, California
WHY: Officials cited grim budget projections, including a forecast $2 million shortfall beginning in fiscal year 2027.
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