Palacio Podcast
Misi Tagaloa Has a Vision for Leadership in the First District
Misi Tagaloa is a candidate for the open First District Long Beach City Council Seat. The 25-year resident of the district is CEO of the nonprofit Canopy Communities “which creates, maintains and rehabilitates affordable housing in the city.” Tagaloa is also the Senior Pastor at Second Samoan Congregational Church at 7th and Cedar.
The CEO and Pastor is very upfront about the importance of ethics in both his own religious life and the need for it in politics. Misi Tagaloa has high expectations for public leaders.
“This whole notion that we can all come together and create a future that’s yet to be.”
Tagaloa is challenging elected and community leaders to be courageous.
“…and that if we were just courageous enough to let go of who we are today for what we could be tomorrow. That’s politics in its best form.”
Misi Tagaloa sat down with PalacioMagazine.com in a small echo-filled room to discuss his vision for both leadership and the community of the First District.
Misi Tagaloa Candidate Statement
“THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO…my wife Mareta and I chose to raise our family in Long Beach. We still love its unique character. I’m the Executive Director of a non-profit housing organization. As your City Councilmember, I’ll be dedicated to creating affordable housing and improving your family’s quality of life. I support community-based policing and expanding programs that keep our children out of gangs and off drugs. I’ll clean up Long Beach politics and increase jobs and opportunities for our residents.”
First District Priorities
- Solving our Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
- Expanding City Programs for Children, Teens, and Seniors
- Training Youth for Employment
- Protecting Clean Air and Water
- Addressing Climate Change
- Promoting Small Business Opportunities
Misi Tagaloa describes himself as “a consensus builder” with a leadership style that requires “public participation.” His Church pastor experience includes:
- Advocating for the Poor and Homeless
- Creating Leadership Programs for Youth
- Teaching Financial Literacy
- Providing Sanctuary, Food, and Shelter
For more information on the Misi Tagaloa campaign, visit his website HERE. The Long Beach City Clerk has information on the November 5th special election and the other candidates HERE.
