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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Al Austin confidently calls himself on his campaign website, “A regional leader” and a “problem solver.” Eighth District incumbent Councilmember Austin is seeking his third term after first being elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. The Councilmember says that although there’s been “great work over the last eight years”, there is still more to…
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…
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…