Posts Tagged as "Elected Officials"

10 Long Beach Youth On The Presidential Candidates

Aug. 12, 2015 / By
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With up to 50 percent of millennials identifying as independents, this election might get interesting.

Campaign Lessons – Getting the Vote Out in Long Beach

Jan. 13, 2015 / By
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Voter turnout in Long Beach’s last election in November was an abysmal 22.1 percent. VoiceWaves spoke to local campaign managers here to zero in on what is and isn’t working in getting voters to the polls.

Long Beach Residents Answer, “Why Vote?”

Oct. 30, 2014 / By
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On Nov. 4 we get to choose who runs our government and what laws we think make the most sense for us. We vote, hoping that our voices get heard.

Outgoing Mayor Foster Leaves Advocates Wanting More Engagement

Jun. 23, 2014 / By
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In less than a month, the residents of Long Beach will swear in their new mayor...

Q n A with Jovanka Beckles

Jun. 24, 2012 / By
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Jovanka Beckles is a Richmond city councilmember who also works full-time as a mental health specialist for Contra Costa County...