Join us from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, for a groundbreaking celebration of the Belmont Plaza Pool at Termino Avenue and Olympic Plaza. We will also be joined by special guests Jessica Hardy, Olympic gold and bronze medalist, and Ryder Dodd, Olympic bronze medalist.

Originally built in 1968, the Belmont Plaza Pool closed in 2013 due to seismic concerns, and a temporary pool was installed while the City worked toward construction of a new permanent facility. That vision is now becoming a reality. Construction of the new Belmont Plaza Pool is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2028.

The Long Beach Marathon is this Sunday, and road closures will be in effect from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Traffic will be allowed through at certain intersections during breaks in the race, though delays should be expected.

Naples Island/2nd Street Residents

The Long Beach Classic Half & 5K will be utilizing NB Bayshore Ave from 2nd St to Appian Way, both lanes of Bayshore Ave from 2nd St to 54th Street, 1 EB lane of 2nd St from Bayshore to Naples Plaza and 1 SB lane of Naples Plaza from 2nd St to The Toledo. For residents on Naples Island needing to leave or enter between 7:00 am to 9:30am please access the area from 2nd St and Ravenna Ave or 2nd St and The Toledo. There will be Long Beach Police Personnel stationed at both locations to assist vehicles crossing the course during gaps in the race. 2nd Street will remain open the entire time.

Marine Stadium/Appian Way Residents

The start/finish line is located inside Marine Stadium at the boat launch area. The course will utilize WB Appian Way from Nieto to Claremont Rd, NB Bayshore Ave from 2nd St to Appian Way, WB Appian Way to Long Beach Yacht Club. For residents in Marine Stadium there will be course marshals on every street escorting vehicle across the course when there is a gap in runners.

This week, Public Works hosted a community meeting to present the final proposed design for the 10th Street Greenbelt. The project will include walking paths, native landscaping, and nature-based seating areas shaped by community input gathered throughout the planning process.

A special thank you to the Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association for their years of advocacy and partnership in helping move this project forward.

Click the link below to view the presentation.

This week, Linc Housing and the City of Long Beach hosted a groundbreaking for a new 73-unit affordable housing development in District 3. The project is designed to serve families and individuals with disabilities, providing much-needed stable housing in our community.

Thank you to Linc Housing and City staff for working closely with my office and the neighborhood to shape a project that fits within the community. In 2027, we look forward to welcoming 73 families into their new homes.

In July 2023, the City launched the Community Crisis Response (CCR) Team in West Long Beach. The non-law enforcement team, made up of a Crisis Intervention Specialist, Public Health Nurse, and Peer Navigator, responds to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. In July 2025, the program expanded citywide.

Since its launch, the CCR Team has been dispatched 2,287 times, with 62% of calls resolved on scene.

The CCR Team can be dispatched through the non-emergency line at (562) 435-6711, or through 911 in an emergency. The team currently operates from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and continues to expand and refine its services. I encourage you to learn more about the team and explore its calls-for-service dashboard.

Later this summer, City staff are expected to return with a CORE Strategy Framework, a severity-based approach for responding to mental health and substance use-related calls using all available tools. Stay tuned for updates.

All Vote Centers are open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm through June 1, 2026. On Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, all Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Ballot Drop Boxes are available at Marina Vista Park, near the playground, and at the Freeman Community Center. Local Vote Centers are located at Bay Shore Community Congregational Church, the International City Masonic Center, Orizaba Park, and St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Councilmember Duggan joined the celebration of the Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary, commemorating the ship’s historic 1936 maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City.

The free public event welcomed thousands of visitors aboard the iconic ocean liner to celebrate its history and connection to Long Beach.

Apply for the District 3 Internship by Thursday, June 4. This is the last week to submit your application for our 8-week internship program for incoming high school juniors and seniors. Apply now by emailing your resume to District3@longbeach.gov.

California Climate Action Corps is looking for individuals passionate about climate action and community service. Fellows serve for 11 months with public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and schools across California, gaining hands-on experience while engaging communities in climate action and education. Earn up to $45,550 in living stipends and money for school. Applications opened May 1.

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 15!

Pictured here, you can see the new curbs and concrete forms taking shape, along with road base gravel being installed on Colorado Street as construction continues to move forward. The project team has committed to opening the park in July 2026 and reopening the roads in September 2026.

The latest weekly update for the Open Channel Project is included below.