Sixth Council District Newsletter
Dear Neighbors,

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A Thanksgiving Message
Dear Friends,

As the holidays approach, many of us are fortunate to look back at an eventful year with joy. Likewise, several of us have spent this year down on our luck and still searching for that silver lining. Regardless of the triumphs or losses we may have experienced, I find it necessary to acknowledge and celebrate every blessing, grand or small.

While reflecting on Monday’s luncheon and dinner, I’m reminded of why I began this tradition – community! “Serving with a Thankful Heart” is one of very few instances, where people from various walks of life come together, breaking bread in a spirit of fellowship. On Monday, people from all over the City of Long Beach: homeless, disabled, elderly, and young shared tables with one another, exchanging big smiles, tummy-aching laughter, and delicious food! It was incredible! I would like to thank everyone involved in making this wonderful event happen, we could not have done this without your help! I would also like to thank those that came out and ate with us; I hope you had as much fun as I did. 

From my office to you and your family, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s use this time to acknowledge the things we have to be grateful for. Lastly, my challenge to you: give someone else a reason to be thankful this holiday season! 
City of Long Beach Thanksgiving Holiday Closures  
Libraries
All Long Beach Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. All libraries will be open on Saturday, November 25. Bay Shore, Burnett, El Dorado and Michelle Obama Neighborhood Libraries will be open on Sunday, November 26. 

Street Sweeping
There will be no scheduled Street Sweeping or enforcement of street sweeping violations on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. Street sweeping will resume its regular schedule on Monday, November 27.

Parking Enforcement
Read your parking meter: Parking meters will be enforced on Thursday, November 23 unless the meter states "Exempt on Holidays." All parking meters will be enforced on Friday, November 24. The days and hours of enforcement are displayed inside the meters.

Refuse/Recycling
Trash and Recycling will be collected as scheduled on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.

Towing and Lien Sales
The Towing Operations & Vehicle Storage Facility that is located at 3111 E. Willow Street between Temple Avenue and Redondo Avenue will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and open for business as usual on Friday, November 24.

City Offices and Services
City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. City Hall re-opens on Monday, November 27.
  • Animal Care Services and spcaLA (Animal Control Officers are available to respond to calls for service, and lost pets can be redeemed by appointment only by calling 562-570-PETS)
  • Career Transition Center
  • Center for Working Families
  • City Hall
  • Citizen Police Complaint Commission
  • Code Enforcement services
  • El Dorado Nature Center
  • Fire Headquarters, Support Services, Fire Prevention, & Operations, including Marine Safety Administration
  • Gas Services (Emergencies: 562.570.2140)
  • Health Department and Health facilities
  • Housing Authority
  • Libraries
  • Marina offices (Thanksgiving Day only)
  • Neighborhood Resource Center
  • Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Center
  • Park offices and community park facilities
  • Police administration
  • Street Sweeping
  • Swimming pools
  • Water Department (Emergencies: 562.570.2390)

Open on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24:
  • El Dorado Regional Park
  • Fire Stations and Lifeguard Stations
  • Main Police Station Front Desk
  • Marina offices (Open Friday 11/24)
  • Refuse and Recycling Collection
  • Towing and Lien Sales
Contact your Council District 6 Office

Dee Andrews - Councilmember
John Edmond - Chief of Staff
Isabel Arvea - District Director
Alanah Grant - Economic Development & Policy Analyst
*If you are unsure who to address your e-mail to, please send it to our general inbox at district6@longbeach.gov*
562-570-6816