Steve Smith
CA · Member, Costa Mesa Animal Services Committee
Technology consultant and member of Costa Mesa's Animal Services Committee who has pushed for a city animal shelter. His priorities are public safety and careful city spending.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Was endorsed by the Republican Party of Orange County, which listed him for Costa Mesa City Council District 5 in its official 2026 general election voter guide.
September 26, 2026
Source: pdflink.to
Urged the Costa Mesa City Council to start seeking bids for animal shelter services soon. He noted the city's contract with WAGS ends in December.
August 4, 2026
Source: costamesa1st.com
Questioned city staff at a Costa Mesa Animal Services Committee meeting about the Priceless Pets shelter. He asked how its site was chosen and about noise complaints, a kennel cough outbreak, and escaped animals.
March 25, 2026
Source: costamesaca.gov
Reviewed Costa Mesa's animal shelter contract with Priceless Pets and told the Animal Services Committee it set two different standards for the shelter's open hours.
May 28, 2025
Source: costamesaca.gov
Past race Steve Smith ran in:
- Member of the City Council, District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Costa Mesa city, California