Robert Fox describes himself as a community advocate who is running on a platform slogan of “Restoring the Voice of the People.” Fox attributes his decision to run for the City Council District 2 seat to what he sees as a lack of open communications by the city government. Fox used, as an example, the…
Cindy Allen says she’s running for the District 2 City Council seat because she loves Long Beach. Allen grew up on the city’s westside adding that what she especially loves is the city’s diversity. The second district candidate fears Long Beach is in danger of losing that quality. “…as I look what’s happening to Long…
Eduardo Lara says he’s running for the Long Beach City Council seat District 2 in order to represent the “diverse communities that we have here.” Lara goes on to explain that he wants to particularly focus on two economic groups, the working class, and middle class. “…because we have experienced a lot of economic activity…
Jesus Cisneros says he’s running to fill the Long Beach City Council District 2 seat because “Someone has to. An average person has to.” The Los Angeles School Resource officer believes it’s important for an “Average Joe” to be on the City Council. “Not a politician. Not someone who’s taking money from big companies. Just…
Jeanette Barrera is one of seven candidates running for the Long Beach District 2 City Council seat. Barrera describes herself on her website as the Social Worker that’s needed to solve a Social Crisis. As a mental health provider, Barrera explains that she’s been servicing the community for the past ten years in mental health,…
Nigel Lifsey has been invested in politics since his youth. In high school, Lifsey realized that the government has a large impact on the economy which is the field he was choosing to study. The elections of 2008 and 2016 both moved Lifsey to get more emotionally invested in government. Since moving to the second…
Ryan Lum wants the City of Long Beach to do something more about climate change. For the elected office newcomer, climate change is one of a number of critical issues Lum is addressing as a candidate for the City Council seat for District 2. “I can describe myself as a plant-based activist and a climate…