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Long Beach’s Title VI policy was revised at the City Council meeting on April 2.
Long Beach Council reviews Title VI policies for equity
The Long Beach City Council adopts updated nondiscrimination policies in line with Title VI, focusing on equitable access to city services, public transit, and community engagement for all residents. more
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The City Council, pictured on May 7, voted unanimously on July 16 on a $2.1 million bond measure.
Long Beach OKs $2.1 million bond for retirees
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a $2.1 million bond measure at its meeting on July 16 to cover separation payouts to 31 employees, but pledged to review the city’s payout practices … more
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The measure includes $2.8 million for the reconstruction of beach comfort stations and the lifeguard headquarters, pictured in 2011, that was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy, projects that officials say will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Long Beach OKs $7.7 million bond
The City Council voted 4-1 last week to approve a $7.7 million bond measure for capital improvement projects throughout the city, ranging from the rebuilding of the lifeguard headquarters that was … more
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A developer alleges that the city’s zoning board bowed to pressure from residents of Sea Pointe Towers, above, when it revoked permits to build adjacent condos.
Long Beach hires experts to fight developer’s $50 million claim
Exhausting all attempts to appeal a default judgment in its fight against a potentially crippling $50 million lawsuit that a condo developer first filed in 2003, the City Council voted 4-0 to retain … more
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What happened to the urgency of storm protection?
Last week, at the height of hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that forecasters are predicting a higher likelihood of an above-normal season, and increased the predicted number of . . . more
The Nassau IDA said that a letter of support for a tax abatement is not a deciding factor.
iStar pushing Long Beach to back $82M tax break
City officials are at odds with the developer of the Superblock over a letter that the company, iStar Financial Inc., is requesting from the city showing its support for an $82 million, 20-year tax … more
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Greed has no boundaries
If there was ever a company that demonstrated greed, it would be iStar. If there was ever a city government that demonstrated a lack of openness and morality, it is the officials of the City of Long Beach. more
Shopper Dawn Russo, left, brought her reusable bag with her to Key Food in the East End on April 25, and was greeted by employee Mia Figueroa.
Long Beach begins charging 5-cent fee on single-use bags
Long Beach businesses began charging at least 5 cents last week for each carryout bag that shoppers use, after the city’s new ordinance to limit single-use bags took effect on April 22. While many … more
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President trump, pictured at the presidential debate at Hofstra University in September, is looking to cut $6 billion in HUD funding, including CDBG grants.
Long Beach to Trump: Stop budget cuts to community grants
Long Beach city officials sent a letter to President Trump last week, asking him to reconsider proposed federal funding cuts for community grants. If the de-funding is approved, the city would … more
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The City Council appointed Chumi Diamond to a vacant seat at a special meeting on Friday, but not before some residents protested the selection process.
Vote for new Long Beach City Council member sparks charged meeting
The City Council’s vote to appoint a new member to a vacant seat led to a charged meeting at City Hall on Friday, and some residents accused some council members of making a backroom deal and … more
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