At the Nov. 19 City Council Meeting, Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris presented the city with a check for $1 million.

The funding is earmarked for the Lions Park Project, an ongoing revitalization effort by the City for the Donald Dungan Library, and the Neighborhood Community Center.

Mayor Katrina Foley expressed her gratitude for the Assembly Member’s support.

“We appreciate the collaborative efforts by our Assemblywoman and her team to help us with our budget and legislative priorities,” Mayor Foley said. “Helping to fund the new playground at Lions Park will improve the quality of our community and assist our Westside Restoration efforts. I’m looking forward to meeting to discuss next year’s budget requests. We finally have an advocate to fight for funding for us in the state budget process.”

Petrie-Norris said she was happy to fight for these funds to help the Costa Mesa community.

“With this funding, we believe we’re supporting an important project in the community,” Petrie-Norris said. “The funding will expand on current resources for the community, including adding onto existing park space. Green renovations will also ensure Lions Park operates under reduced greenhouse gas emissions – a critical goal for all of our communities. We’re delighted we were able to work with our Costa Mesa City colleagues to make this happen.”

To learn more about the Lions Park Project, please visit the website at: https://www.lionsparkprojects.com/