Staff and I met with the Environmental Services Bureau team for an informative tour and Q&A session. It was a great meeting with Acting Bureau Manager, Dawn Henderson, and several supervisors to better understand the work that they do. Dawn provided an overview of the various divisions within Environmental Services, which include:

• Administration

• Operations and Compliance

• Public Outreach and Customer Service

• Budget

• Refuse Collection

• Street Sweeping and Parking Control

• Bike Share

Thank you for sharing so much valuable information about ESB programs and the upcoming implementation of the Organics Recycling program. Our office, in coordination with the ESB team, will be sharing more details about Organics Recycling in June.

Last weekend, Belmont Heights Community Association hosted the 2025 Egg Hunt in the Heights at the Red Car Greenbelt. Hundreds of children gathered waiting for the start and within 10 minutes, every egg had been collected! Thank you to BHCA for organizing this fun event!

Who loves to read? Take advantage of the two beautiful libraries we have right here in District 3 and pick up a book! Our Bay Shore and Brewitt Libraries offer free books, programs, internet access, and regularly host storytimes and other community events. You can find more detailed information about each branch in the Long Beach Public Library 2024 Annual Report. I encourage you to visit the library’s website and check their calendars to see what’s coming up!

Check out the most up to date information about the resurfacing project along Appian Way. Click here for more information including the scope of work, key construction dates, and important details.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important improvement project! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office. 

This past Tuesday, my staff and I attended the Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day for the 50th Anniversary of this tragic historical event. The Cambodian community came together at Long Beach City Hall to reflect, heal, and celebrate their resilience and cultural heritage. It was a heartfelt and moving event where many shared their personal experiences and honored the memory of those who were lost.

Denim Day Long Beach

In 1999, an Italian court overturned a sexual assault case. They argued that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her assailant remove them, therefore making it a consensual act. In outrage and support of the victim, Italian women wore jeans to work and to the steps of the Italian Supreme Court to protest their unjust decision. The movement gained international attention, and every year since, Denim Day has been observed as a symbol of protest, raising awareness and standing up against sexual assault.

Join the City of Long Beach and District 3 as we show our support for Denim Day. We will be wearing our jeans to raise awareness and stand against sexual violence.

There is no excuse. No means no.

For National Bike month, help keep our bike lanes safe and free of trash by joining Car-Lite's bike lane clean-up! It will take place at the corner of 2nd Street and East Marina Drive on Saturday, May 24, from 10 am to 12 pm. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, sun protection, and large, heavy-duty plastic bags. 

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering a free Bicycle Safety Course that is open to everyone. It is a great opportunity to review or learn the rules of the road and make sure you are riding safely. Remember to stay alert, stay safe, and always wear your helmet.

Long Beach Animal Care Services

Blooming Buddies' Adoption Special

I invite you to visit the Long Beach Animal Care Services website, your new best friend might just be there waiting for you! Take advantage of this Springtime special, adoption fees are just $20 now through May 4.

Grant applications are now open for the Summer Activation 2025 Mini-Grant! This grant supports community events that promote social connectedness and helps reduce violence in the city. Applications may be submitted through May 12, 2025.

The Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department is exploring how AI (artificial intelligence) may benefit our community and is seeking resident feedback. They have created a survey where you can share what you would like to see or express any concerns you may have about AI.

Long Beach offers several programs that empower residents to help create a safer and more connected city.

In the Downtown area, Downtown Safety Ambassadors patrol by foot, bike, and Segway. These trained staff members are available to provide safety escorts for community members and visitors to cars, workplaces, parking structures, and more. While there are no known volunteer opportunities within the program, this is a great resource to share with family and friends visiting the Downtown area. A free and friendly safety escort is just a call away at (562) 244-1365.

The Community Watch program partners neighbors with the Long Beach Police Department to help prevent crime and build safer, more resilient communities. Community Watch encourages open communication and collaboration among residents and with the Police Department alike.

For those ready to step up during emergencies, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers hands-on disaster response training. The core mission of CERT is simple yet powerful: to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Learn more and get involved in the safety program that speaks to you!