Sixth District Newsletter
Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for subscribing to my electronic newsletter. I consider it a great pleasure and priority to keep you informed of Sixth District and Citywide policy changes, special events, and community updates. If there is an area of interest to you, please write to us at  district6@longbeach.gov , and we will work to publish commentary related to the subject.


Past Events
Vistas Del Puerta Groundbreaking
And we broke ground...AGAIN! Two groundbreakings in two weeks? We can't be stopped! This marks two new affordable housing projects that will be done in 2020! Thanks for all the support from my Long Beach friends and family!
Upcoming Events
Please note the following construction activities will be happening in the district…

Lewis Ave - New York St to 15th St
15th St - Lewis Ave to Gardenia Ave

Restoration – Mar 29 – Apr 2
 
Rail Crossing Replacement on Long Beach Bl between 27th St and Willow St


As part of work on Metro’s New Blue Improvements Project, Metro’s contractor, RailWorks, will replace concrete railroad crossings and temporarily close the intersection along the Blue Line in Long Beach at:

27th St at Long Beach Bl
Willow Street at Long Beach Bl 

This activity is anticipated to begin on  Friday, March 29th at 7pm (weather permitting) and last until Monday, April 1st 2019 at 5am  at these locations. 
These intersections are anticipated to be closed for the entirety of the work activity. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 562-570-6816.
Beach Streets is Coming to Pacific Avenue
News from our City Departments
National Public Health Week 2019
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will celebrate National Public Health Week (April 1-7, 2019) with many activities, several open to the public.

Monday, April 1 - Engaging our High School Students in Public Health Career Paths
  • Public Health week begins with the visit of 230 health and medical path high school students from Beach, McBride, Poly, Jordan, and the Link Program to the Health Department. Students will learn about careers in public health by participating in interactive stations showcasing Emergency Management, Clinical Services, Public Health Nursing, Vector Control, Cannabis and Tobacco Education, Environmental Health, and the Healthy Active Long Beach Program. Students will be divided between two sessions, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 - Family and Community Level Violence Prevention Approaches
  • The lobby of City Hall will be converted into a gallery display of various violence prevention programs and initiatives focused on strengthening family protective factors and improving the quality of life for Long Beach residents. Light refreshments, trauma-informed self-care activities and program information will be shared with all who attend this public event. Session begins 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • The workshop will be held at the main Health Department facility, 2525 Grand Avenue. Seeking to improve the quality of life for those victimized by sexual assault, the YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services strives to expand awareness in the community on issues related to sexual violence. Space is limited to 60 participants. Session begins 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3- "Walking Wednesday"
  • The Health Department is launching a "Walking Wednesday" challenge and is inviting the whole community to join in on the fun!
Thursday, April 4- Creating a Healthier Long Beach airs on Long Beach TV
  • Featuring interviews with Health Department Director Kelly Colopy and City Health officer Dr. Anissa Davis, Long Beach TV will broadcast a special showing of "Creating Long Beach,." Viewers will learn about the overall public health issues through different activities, interesting programs and services around Long Beach.

Any Question? Or want additional information? Feel free to contact Kelly at 562-570-4016 or email her at kelly.colopy@longbeach.gov
Miscellaneous
Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS)
PACS provides mental health services to MediCal eligible children, adults and families who meet medical necessity. PACS strives to have a diversity of bilingual staff in Asian and Pacific Islander languages as well as Spanish.
Any Questions? Connect with us!
Phone: (310)337-1550 Email: Email Us: Web: Visit Our Website!
Stay Connected
Join a Community Group

These groups meet once a month and provide community updates, and a chance for you to meet your neighbors. They are listed by date of meeting
The Wrigley Association meets the first Monday of every month at Veteran's Park at 101 E 28th Street at 7:00pm. Please visit their website for more information. 
AOC7 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Gamboa Theater located at MacArthur Park 1323 Gundry Avenue. Please visit their Facebook page for more information. 
The Midtown Neighborhood Association serves the area north of Anaheim St., between Anaheim and the Pacific Coast Hwy.

Please e-mail the founder  Shayne   for more information or visit their  Facebook page  .
CNAC meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4:00pm at Burnett Library at 560 E Hill Street.
The Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) is not a neighborhood association, but a district created to promote and market the Anaheim Street commercial corridor. Its members are all business or property owners along Anaheim, who work together to promote commerce and community partnerships.

Please visit their   Facebook page   for more information.
WANA meets the third Monday of every month at Veteran's Park at 101 E 28th Street at 7:00pm. If their meeting day falls on a holiday, their meeting is rescheduled to the following Monday.

Please visit their   Facebook page   for more information.
Sunny Neighborhood Association is in its early stages, and does not meet on a regular basis quite yet.

Please visit their   Facebook page   for more information and stay tuned for updates!
Contact your Sixth District Council Office


Dee Andrews   - Councilmember

Isabel Arvea , MPA   - Chief of Staff

Shaneka O'Bryant   - Office Manager

Lou Baglietto   - Special Advisor

Cassidi Williams - Administrative Intern


*If you are unsure who to address your e-mail to, please send it to our general inbox at district6@longbeach.gov or call our office at 562-570-6816.*