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7th District candidate to speak at Long Beach Democratic Women’s Study Club
The Long Beach Democratic Women’s Study Club will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at Khoury’s Restaurant.
The guest speaker will be James Johnson, candidate for the 7th Council District. James currently serves as the Assistant City Auditor for the City of Long Beach where his focus has been to make the city as efficient and effective [...]
Community safety meetings urge Bixby, Cal Heights residents to get involved
The Community Safety Meeting, Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hughes Middle School Auditorium, 3846 California Avenue.
7th and 8th District Council Members Tonia Reyes Uranga and Rae Gabelich will host the meeting and welcome guest speaker Long Beach Police Department North Division Commander Hendricks. Safety meeting topics will include:
how citizen [...]
7th District Council Candidates to square off in forum Monday.
On Monday, February 1, the Wrigley Association and California Heights Neighborhood Association will host a forum with candidates running for the Long Beach Seventh District City Council seat. The election will be held April 13, 2010.
There are 4 candidates vying for the 7th District Council seat: Jill Hill (www.jillhillforqualityneighborhoods.com), James Johnson (www.johnsonforcitycouncil.com), Jack Smith (www.justvotejack.org) and write-in candidate Tonia [...]
Cal Heights Clean Street team gets rare tour of SERRF
The 7th District Council Office is hosting a rare tour of the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) at the Port of Long Beach, Wednesday January 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Did you know that the solid waste in the city of Long Beach does not go to a landfill? Instead, it is incinerated at extremely high temperatures [...]
City Council Representative Tonia Reyes Uranga Appearing Tonight On Swoop’s World Radio
City Councilwoman Tonia Reyes Uranga will appear on Swoop’s World Radio tonight at 9 P.M. She is slated to tackle a wide range of topics including an in-depth review of 2009, and what the council might hope to accomplish in 2010.
Reyes Uranga is the first City Council Member to appear on the newly formed Long [...]
Arlington Neighborhood receives flood protection from new storm drain system
The City of Long Beach today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new storm drain system that will alleviate flooding in the Arlington neighborhood, which has experienced severe flooding at least seven times during the past 20 years.
“This project will finally put Arlington residents’ fears at ease during the rainy season,” Mayor Bob Foster said. [...]
Jack Smith announces candidacy for 7th District Council seat
Professional budget analyst and proven community volunteer Jack Smith threw his hat into the Long Beach 7th District council race with a pledge to help the area thrive through smart fiscal management.
“The city’s toughest challenge for years to come will be the budget,” said Smith, 57, a Wrigley resident. “I’ve got the skills to [...]
7th District community meeting to discuss concerns about Somerset Park
Seventh District Councilwoman Tonia Reyes Uranga will host a community meeting with concerned residents about ongoing activities at Somerset Park.
Somerset Park is located at 1500 East Carson Street at the corner of Walnut Avenue. The 3.7-acre park includes a community center with programs for tots and youth, playground, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.
