By Michael Howard

December 8, 2023 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa City Council voted on Nov.28 to join 15 San Diego County cities and agencies in installing 20 automated license plate readers (ALPR) in high traffic areas throughout the city at a cost of $124,500 for a two-year period. 

The vote passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Laura Lothian casting the only dissenting vote.