Long Beach residents in the 2nd District may vote for a new city council representative sooner than expected if the city clerk’s office verifies that the petition to recall Jeannine Pearce received enough signatures. The 2nd District consists of areas in downtown Long Beach such as The Pike and the[Read More…]
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Long Beach Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce will not be charged for domestic violence and DUI charges
A decision made Oct. 20 by the district attorney not to charge a Long Beach councilmember for driving under the influence on June has raised questions and concern within the community, including a recall effort. Last week the Los Angeles District Attorney, Jackie Lacey, decided not to charge District 2[Read More…]
Long Beach City Council to discuss affordable housing recommendations
The Long Beach City Council is set to hear recommendations from the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Study Session at its upcoming meeting May 2. At a February meeting, the council moved to conduct a study regarding the lack of housing available for low-income residents within the city, including the downtown area,[Read More…]
City Council talks Airbnb in LB
Long Beach City Council is looking to short-term rentals to help alleviate the housing crisis in the city. Officials approved a study Tuesday night to look into methods of regulating the short term rental market, including spaces rented out using Airbnb and similar rental sites. The measure was brought forward[Read More…]
Long Beach councilwoman supports strengthening Mello Act
In the face of soaring rent fees and a shortage of homes that leaves many on the streets, Long Beach Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce has supported strengthening the Mello Act in order to help provide more affordable housing. Pearce, who oversees District 2 in Long Beach, said at a City Council[Read More…]