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City Manager Jack Schnirman proposed a resolution declaring a fiscal crisis, part of an effort to rein in spending.
Long Beach City Council tables resolution declaring fiscal crisis
The Long Beach City Council decided to postpone declaring a fiscal crisis at its meeting on Tuesday, as the city contends with a looming budget deficit, $48.3 million in general-obligation debt … more
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Michael Tangney, left, was sworn in as Acting Police Commissioner on Friday by City Manager Jack Schnirman.
Tangney appointed acting Long Beach police commissioner
After months of speculation and rumors over who would be the next top cop in Long Beach following former Police Commissioner Tom Sofield Sr.’s retirement, Lt. Michael Tangney, a 34-year member of … more
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Long Beach resident Peter Nelson, left, talked to new City Manager Jack Schnirman, center, and Councilman Michael Fagen at the Long Island Rail Road station on Tuesday.
A meet-and-greet with the new man in charge
Despite the frigid conditions on Tuesday evening, Jack Schnirman, Long Beach’s new city manager, was all smiles and in good spirits as he stood inside the waiting area at the Long Island Rail Road … more
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The Long Beach City Council approved a borrowing measure last month to make payroll by Dec. 23 and pay outgoing employees amid a cash-flow shortfall.
Moody’s downgrades Long Beach's credit rating
Moody’s Investor Services, which gave the city a solid bond rating last year, downgraded the city’s financial status in a scathing report released on Tuesday, following a recent cash-flow … more
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Tropical Storm Irene is cited as one of the main reasons overtime in six departments has exceeded the budgeted amount for the year.
Is overtime in Long Beach out of control?
Following a cash-flow shortfall that prompted the city to borrow $4.5 million to pay its workers, outgoing police officials and retirees, several city departments have exceeded their overtime … more
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The City Council passed two resolutions during an emergency meeting on Wednesday in order to meet payroll for city workers and payout obligations for retiring police officials.
Long Beach City Council OK’s $4.5 million loan to pay workers
The City Council passed two resolutions during a contentious emergency meeting on Wednesday night that will allow the city to borrow $4.5 million in the face of a cash-flow problem that would have … more
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The City Council will hold a special meeting on Nov. 30 in an attempt to borrow $4.5 million to cover a cash-flow shortage.
Long Beach city officials will attempt to fill cash-flow gap at emergency meeting
City officials will attempt to borrow $4.5 million during an emergency City Council meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday amid a cash flow shortage that could prevent the city from meeting its Dec. 23 … more
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Work to reduce flooding in North Park nearing completion
After years of calling on the city to address flooding issues in the North Park area, residents may finally see some relief when a stormwater management project on Riverside Boulevard is completed … more
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The City Council will have a 4-1 Democratic majority in January, consisting of Mike Fagen, left, Fran Adelson, Len Torres and Scott Mandel. John McLaughlin will be the sole Republican on the council.
Long Beach Democrats start city manager search; police commissioner resigns
Although the newly elected Democratic members of the City Council won’t be sworn in until Jan. 1, the new team is already taking steps to begin the transition, which includes initiating a … more
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City Council President Thomas Sofield, Jr.
Democrats, Republicans vie for City Council seats
Leading up to the Nov. 8 election, The Herald sat down with Long Beach City Council candidates, who spoke about what they consider to be the most important issues and challenges facing the city. This … more
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