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Council approves $70,000 for Civic Spark fellows to support Climate Action Plan work; one councilmember objects

5902223 · September 9, 2025
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La Mesa approved $70,000 to hire two Civic Spark fellows through a Public Health Institute contract to support Climate Action Plan implementation; the measure passed 4–1 after public criticism about climate spending and program cost-effectiveness.

The City Council on Sept. 9 approved a $70,000 agreement with the Public Health Institute to bring Civic Spark fellows to La Mesa to support Climate Action Plan implementation, voting 4–1.

A public commenter raised objections to the item, questioning the amount spent on climate work and asking whether residents see value from prior Climate Action Plan spending. The commenter said the city had already spent hundreds of…

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