Boots on the Ground. Real Results.
Leadership is more than just a vote at City Hall. It is about showing up and listening to you. Since 2020, Loren has worked hard on the City Council to solve local problems. He puts our residents first and makes decisions based on common sense.

2021
Fixing the Homelessness Crisis and A Safe Place to Rebuild Lives
In 2021, we opened the permanent Bridge Shelter. This gave people a safe place to stay while they looked for housing. It was a big step in helping our neighbors get back on their feet.
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"We need to stop talking about problems and start fixing them. The Bridge Shelter is a real solution that helps people rebuild their lives."
Community Impact
✔ Created a permanent place for help.
✔ Gave people the support they need to find homes.
✔ Made our city's response to homelessness smarter.

2022
Investing in Our City Staff
In 2022, we funded more full-time positions at City Hall. By supporting our workers, we make sure your trash is picked up and your streets are safe. Good service starts with the right people in place.

✔ Improved staffing and service delivery.

✔ Invested in a stable and professional City workforce.
✔ Strengthened City departments.

2023
Opening Luke Davis Field
Families asked for a safe place to play sports. Loren listened. He worked with city staff to unlock Luke Davis Field for the public. Now, our kids have a place to play baseball and soccer instead of an empty, locked field.
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"You don't always need a formal meeting to get things done. Sometimes you just need to listen to a neighbor. Every child in our city deserves a safe place to play."
Community Impact
✔ Opened up a new field for our kids.
✔ Gave local families more room to play.
✔ Proved that hands-on leadership works for you.

2024
Re-Elected to Serve District 2 Unopposed
In 2024, Loren was re-elected to serve District 2 without opposition. A reflection of the trust he earned through his leadership, accessibility, and proven record of putting residents first. 
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"Serving you is a dream come true. I will never stop showing up for our neighborhoods. I am here to work for you every single day."
Community Impact
✔ Kept a steady voice for our local area.
✔ Stayed focused on neighborhood issues.
✔ Kept the city moving in the right direction.

2025
Putting Families Before Growth
As the city grows, Loren stays focused on you. He fought for safer crosswalks near Triangle Square. He also championed to save our local tennis courts. He believes growth should help our neighborhoods.
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"Growth must be responsible. Every new project should make our lives better and our streets safer for our families."
Community Impact
✔ Fought for safer walking paths for our seniors and kids.
✔ Worked to save our parks and sports courts.
✔ Put your quality of life first in every planning meeting.

2026
Ready to Lead as Your Mayor
Loren knows that the best ideas come from you. With over five years on the City Council, he is ready to lead. As Mayor, he will use the same hands-on approach to keep Costa Mesa a great place to live.
"This city has given everything to my family. Now, I want to give back to you as your Mayor. Let's keep working together."