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O.C. city manager fired ‘without cause,’ leaving questions about a divide on the city council
Farrell Harrison first stepped into the top post at Costa Mesa City Hall in 2019, according to the story. But six years later ...
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From skeptic to servant: How Scott Butler's journey shaped Mesa's future leadership (Video)
Scott Butler's journey from the White House to Mesa's City Hall is filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons that shaped his leadership style. Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 Inno Under 25 ...
Costa Mesa City Council’s firing of city manager reveals deep divisions on the dais
The Council Tuesday voted 4-2-1 to terminate Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, who came to the city in 2019. Opponents of the move ...
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Costa Mesa City Council Abruptly Fires City Manager
A slim majority of Costa Mesa city council members decided to terminate City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison.
City of San Diego consolidates office space to save money
Hundreds of downtown city employees will move to office space in Kearny Mesa. Mayor Todd Gloria says it will save $13 million ...
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Costa Mesa City Council fires its city manager
A divided Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday, May 6, fired City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, leaving the city without a top executive without providing an explanation for what led to her ...