Suely Saro is unabashedly straightforward explaining her reasons for running against the incumbent, Dee Andrews, for his City Council seat. “I’m running for City Council District 6 because I think this district has been neglected for far too long.” Saro joins four other candidates competing against the incumbent. Suely Saro points to her background of…
Ana Arce has a special connection to Long Beach City Council District 6. She was born and raised in the community. Arce knows what it’s like to be a child here; a teenager growing up in this neighborhood; a mother; a working-class resident. “…to struggle in our community. As a child, I saw many families…
Vice Mayor Dee Andrews is seeking his third term to continue to represent Long Beach City Council District 6. Andrews faces five opponents in the March 3rd election. The Vice Mayor speaks proudly about his tenure in office and his long experience of over sixty years in Long Beach. His determination to run again, according…
Sharifah Hardie has a bold statement on the front page of her website, “Let’s Change The World…Together.” Hardie writes that while change is needed in Long Beach City Council District 6, “Change is not always obvious.” She goes on to explain that choosing the best candidate for the city sometimes goes against the status quo….
Craig Ursuy is running for the Long Beach City Council seat in District 6 because he believes the American Dream for young adults like himself is further out of reach. “…And the politicians are out of touch in our district.” Ursuy says he’s pained by the high unemployment rate in the sixth district compared to…
Josephine Villasenor sees her campaign as an important voice in the race for the Long Beach City Council seat for District 6. But it’s not just about her voice, “Central Long Beach needs someone that not only talks but knows how to listen.” Villasenor is one of five candidates battling to unseat the incumbent, Vice-Mayor…