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About this office
Members of the city council draft and vote on city laws and appoint certain municipal officers and employees.
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CA State Senator Lena GonzalezLong Beach City Councilmember Roberto UrangaLong Beach City Councilmember Rex RichardsonLos Angeles County Democratic PartyLos Angeles County Federation of LaborCalifornia Nurses AssociationLong Beach USD Board Member Megan KerrLong Beach USD Board Member Juan BenitezLong Beach Community College District Board of Trustee Vice President Uduak-Joe NtukLong Beach Community College District Board of Trustee President Vivian MalauuluLong Beach City Councilmember Jeannine Pearce
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My Top 3 Priorities
Economic Development and Opportunities
Public Safety and Violence Prevention
Homelessness and Affordable Housing
Experience
Education
University of La Verne. — Doctorate, Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership from the (2016)
California State University, Long Bach — Masters of Art, Public Administration (2010)
University of California, Santa Cruz. — Bachelor’s of Art, Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology (2003)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
CA State Senator Lena Gonzalez
Long Beach City Councilmember Roberto Uranga
Long Beach City Councilmember Rex Richardson
Organizations (3)
Los Angeles County Democratic Party
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
California Nurses Association
Elected Officials (5)
Long Beach USD Board Member Megan Kerr
Long Beach USD Board Member Juan Benitez
Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustee Vice President Uduak-Joe Ntuk
Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustee President Vivian Malauulu
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My Top 3 Priorities
Public Safety
Housing Affordability
Economic Opportunity
Experience
Education
University of Southern California USC — Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Political Science (2014)
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My Top 3 Priorities
Homelessness- Create an dormitory setting with resources, open garden and life skills training.
Clean and Safety: Gang Unit- I want to bring back the gang unit and creat an outreach program.
Infrustructure- I want to rebuild our roads, create a more fair cross walk and more lights.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Small Business Owner/ Community Activist
Owner, Long Beach Balloons & More (2017–current)
Party Supply and Rentals, Industry (1995–current)
Commander, Wrigley Communication Watch — Elected position (2015–current)
Commander, Midtown Neihborhood Association — Appointed position (2016–current)
Board Member, W.A.N.A- Wrigely Area Neighborhood Alliance — Elected position (2017–current)
Education
Kaplan — Bachelor, Science of Business Management and Early Childhood Developement (2011)
Community Activities
Patrolling, Wrigley Community Watch (2015–current)
Volunteer, Long Beach CERT-Community Emergency Response Team (2015–current)
Fundraising Chief Coordinator, VIDC- Veterans Independence Day Celebration (2015–current)
Volunteer, Long Beach Human Trafficking Taskforce (2016–current)
Volunteer, Los Angeles Homeless Count (2014–current)
Biography
I am 38 years old, mixed and grew up in Whittier, Ca with 22 brothers and sisters. I moved to Long Beach, Ca in 2000 and in the 6th District 2005. I have been the Wrigley Community Watch Commnder for 4 years now. I have 2 Bachelor's Degree in Business Science of Business Management and Early Childhood Delevopement. I have watched my distirct become the dumping ground for what others districts dont want in their own backyard. I am the only candidate that is standing up and fighitng back against crime, trying to clean up our community with cleanups, that is actually invovled in the 6th District.
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
Midtown Neighborhood Watch
Midtown Neighborhood Association
Wrigely Community Watch
Individuals (2)
Ana Sanchez
Shayne M. Whitehead-Teacher LBUSD
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I grew up in a house that was Democratic, Republican and open view. I have taken all of that into what I believe. I also
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My Top 3 Priorities
JOBS/CAREERS: Educating our community about the programs, classes and organizations available to assist them in finding work with a living wage is vital.
PUBLIC SAFETY: it is very important for all Long Beach residents (including our homeless) to feel safe, protected and able to be part of our community
ECONOMY: , large and small, must be encouraged and supported in order to maintain growth, establish pride in their success and contribute to our community’s local economy.
