LBDistrict8 Update - February 22, 2022
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From the Desk of Councilmember Al Austin II |
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Dear Neighbors,
Over the weekend, Help Me Help You served 635 family members including 279 children with groceries at the monthly Grocery Grab N Go at Perry Lindsey Academy. The Grocery Grab N Go will take place from 12pm-2pm every third Saturday of the month. Let's spread the word and combat food insecurity in our community! The next event will be on Saturday, March 19th.
Today’s Black History highlight honors Clarence Smith. Smith moved to Long Beach when he was a teenager and excelled at sports at Poly High School. He then attended Long Beach City College where he met his wife. As a college student, he worked for Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department and continued working for the department for 35 years. In 1986, Smith became the second African American elected to the Long Beach City Council. He served on City Council from 1986 to 1992. In 1992, Doris Topsy- Elvord won his seat by 22 votes! Some of his notable policies included passing a moratorium on liquor stores in the 6th District and and organizing the city's first Martin Luther King Parade which is still celebrated today.
He was known to model respectfulness and value to the local youth.
Always working for a better Long Beach!
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Nominations for the Absolute Best of Long Beach 2022
The time has come to celebrate all things Long Beach, from your favorite coffee shop to your favorite salon. You, the people nominate and vote for The Absolute Best of Long Beach! This year’s contest will be a bit different and more exciting than ever, check it out:
1. Nominations will be by City Districts
2. Top 5 Nominees of each District will be voted on
3. Winners of each District will compete against each for the title of The Absolute Best of Long Beach!
We leave it in your hands to determine the standouts in the city — from businesses to organizations to individual leaders. These folks may not always get the credit they deserve so now’s your chance to give them a pat on the back with your nominations
Vote for your favorite 8th District Businesses at the link below
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City of Long Beach Releases One Year Update of the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative
At the Feb. 1, 2022, Long Beach City Council Meeting, the City of Long Beach Office of Equity presented its Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative: One Year Update to the City Council, highlighting key milestones and progressions reached by the City throughout 2021. The presentation from the Racial Equity Implementation Team included updates to the Initial Report, adopted by the City Council in 2020, including successes, challenges, promising practices, emerging priorities, and next steps for implementation.
Over the last year, the City’s Racial Equity Implementation Team and various corresponding City Departments began implementing 93 immediate and short-term potential actions of the over 120 listed in the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative: Initial Report (Initial Report). Twelve actions have already been completed, in large part due to the City’s focused efforts in aligning existing resources, programs and staff and establishing an internal infrastructure that allows strong collaboration across City Departments.
Read more about the One Year Update HERE
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Request for Proposals to Implement the Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Select Long Beach Residents
The City of Long Beach launched a Request for Proposals, seeking qualified vendors to implement and administer the Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, a pilot program that will provide a select number of Long Beach families living at or below the poverty line and residing in the 90813 zip code, which has the highest concentration of families living in poverty within the city, the opportunity to receive up to $500 a month for 12 months. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit proposals through the City’s Vendor Portal, PlanetBids, by 11 p.m. on March 7, 2022.
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FREE Household Hazardous Waste
& E-Waste Collection Event
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 9AM – 2PM
The City of Long Beach is hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Electronic Waste (E-Waste) collection event every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month* from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center in Signal Hill. Drop off your hazardous household items, old electronics, and used tires safely and responsibly! For a full list of accepted items, visit longbeach.gov/lbrecycles.
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Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine Now Offering Free Virtual Recreation Programs for Youth
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is now offering free Virtual Recreation Programs for youth ages 5 to 12. The virtual programs feature enriching, fun activities such as arts and crafts, fitness, dance, cooking, cultural celebrations and more. Families can access these videos anytime, anywhere by visiting the PRM YouTube channel.
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Port Announces Spring Applications for Organizational Sponsorship Fund
The Harbor Department provides sponsorship funds to nonprofit and governmental organizations for community functions and events to help inform the public about the Port. Organizations are asked to submit their sponsorship funding requests during two defined application periods each fiscal year, in September and March.
The next call for applications opens on March 1 and runs until March 31. You can read the sponsorship policies and guidelines here and view a list of approved sponsorships from the most recent period here.
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Healthy Kids Day/Summer Sign Up Day Event on March 12th from 10am-1pm
Healthy Kids Day! is a YMCA national initiative created to promote and improve the health and well-being of kids. Families will benefit from free community resources, fun activities and also have the opportunity to sign up for summer programs!
- Opportunity drawing for a FREE: Week of summer day camp, swim lessons session, karate session, personal training and month membership.
- Enjoy our free entertainment, including petting zoo, DJ, inflatable games, exciting giveaways and so much more!
- Check out our facility, program offerings, and opportunities to save through membership.
- YMCA ECE Preschool and Fairfield Family YMCA Summer Enrollment for summer day camp, swimming lessons, family membership, karate, personal training and more!
- Free haircuts
- Family open swim- bring your swimwear!
- Zumba and Karate demo class
- Snacks and refreshments
Families can register through Eventbrite:
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City Hall411 West Ocean Blvd,
11th Floor 8th District
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6685
District Office
4321 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 570-1326
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