Tag Archive for Costa Mesa Firefighters Association

Righeimer Blaming Firefighters for Overtime He Helped Cause

by Chris Prevatt • March 12, 2012 • 12 Comments

Councilman Jim Righeimer - Costa Mesa, Photo: Chris Prevatt

In an OC Watchdog story over at the OC Register Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer blamed Costa Mesa firefighters for the overtime costs posted in the city’s compensation report. Such madness requires thoughtful response.

by Chris Prevatt • November 17, 2011 • 2 Comments

Eight months ago today the City of Costa Mesa issued layoff notices to almost half their employees in support of the crazy agenda of Council members Righeimer and Mensinger. We’ve tried to lay off the Costa Mesa City Council for the past several weeks, mainly because their efforts are tied up in court. But…