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…
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…
Juan Ovalle says he’s not a politician looking for higher office. However, Ovalle says he’s been compelled to run not just to protect those who have invested their life savings and their work in that community. “But also, to also improve the quality of life for all of us.” The District 8 candidate, Juan Ovalle,…
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…