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Mayor’s State of the City 2019: Housing Crisis Solutions, Criminal Justice Relief, and More.

Jan. 16, 2019 / By Georgina Sandoval
Tags: mayor, robert garcia, sotc, state of the city

Mayor Robert Garcia gives his 5th State of the City address identifying the city's greatest issues, including: housing, public safety, values and more.

Youth Q&A: Mayor Garcia Talks Identity, Housing, Criminal Justice & Pollution in Long Beach

Jan. 3, 2019 / By Ceferino Martirez, Yesenia Pacheco and Abel Avalos
Tags: city hall, city leader, criminal, Leaders, Long Beach, mayor, Police, pollution

Youth Reporters get the chance to interview the city’s first Latino mayor on his plans for Long Beach’s most pressing issues.

Activists Issue Sharp Rebuke of Mayor’s City Speech

Jan. 11, 2018 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: Environment, gentrification, Homeless, Housing, Immigration, mayor, safety, violence

Mayor Robert Garcia hailed the city’s progress in his address Tuesday. But these leaders think he has unfinished business.

Hope, Skepticism Follow Mayor’s State of the City

Jan. 11, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: mayor, robert garcia, state of the city

Mayor Robert Garcia’s speech last night covered major issues. How are residents responding?

Long Beach Mayor Holds Café Chat with Residents

Feb. 9, 2016 / By Rudy Cardoso-Peraza
Tags: mayor

The events allowed the mayor to share news about the city’s progress and gave residents the opportunity to share their concerns for the problems that remain.

Mayor Garcia’s Economic Roundtable Draws Diverse Audience

Nov. 22, 2015 / By Michelle Siebert
Tags: mayor, workers

Low-wage restaurant workers to nonprofits, from small business owners to city officials were present to discuss raising the minimum wage to $15, enforcement, and sick day benefits.

Outgoing Mayor Foster Leaves Advocates Wanting More Engagement

Jun. 23, 2014 / By Deonna Anderson
Tags: Elected Officials, Elections, Government, mayor

In less than a month, the residents of Long Beach will swear in their new mayor...

Youth Unsure If Latino Or Black Mayor Will Bring Change To LB

May. 7, 2014 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: African American, Latino, mayor, Youth

[Ed. Note] No matter who wins on June 3, for the first time since the 1980s in Long Beach the mayor will not be Caucasian...

Live Streaming: Leadership Long Beach Candidates Forum

Mar. 28, 2014 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Elections, mayor

Leadership Long Beach hosts an evening forum of the candidates seeking the citywide offices on Friday, March 28 at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, Dumke Auditorium, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach 90802...

Candidates Tackle Affordable Housing Issues at the Latino LB Mayoral Forum

Mar. 27, 2014 / By Adalhi Montes
Tags: Elections, Government, Long Beach, mayor

Over 50 residents gathered from all parts of Long Beach at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) on Sunday to see six of ten mayoral candidates speak on the critical issues currently affecting Latino residents...

Seven Mayoral Candidates Face-Off in Live, Televised Debate

Jan. 29, 2014 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Elections, Long Beach, mayor

At the last week’s debate, seven of ten mayoral candidates, fought for one chance to lead the City of Long Beach for the next four years...

Local Community Leaders React to Mayor’s State of the City

Jan. 18, 2013 / By Patrick Moreno
Tags: community, disabilities, Homeless, Long Beach, mayor

While some community leaders have showed support after Mayor Bob Foster’s optimistic 2013 State of the City, some still have reservations about how firmly he patted his own back and those of city staffers during the speech...