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Richardson, wife Nina, and daughters, Alina and Mila, are proud homeowners in the Collins neighborhood of North Long Beach. He believes every resident, business, and neighborhood deserves dignity and an opportunity to thrive.

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Con Funk Shun & DW3 to Headline 8th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival!

The 8th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival will be returning to Houghton Park on Saturday, July 6, from 12:00-7:00 PM! Headlining the show for 2019 is Con Funk Shun and DW3.

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On Monday's & Wednesday's @lbeconomicinclusion, as

On Monday's & Wednesday's @lbeconomicinclusion, as part of the Long Beach Food Support Network, hosts food pantries throughout Long Beach from my 9th District field office. The Food Support Network works together to meet our community's needs and serve as a hub for resources and distribution. For more information, to donate, or volunteer, visit https://buff.ly/3zNmMAb

The @aquariumpacific of the Pacific’s mission is

The @aquariumpacific of the Pacific’s mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. Their vision is to create an aquarium dedicated to conserving and building Natural Capital by building Social Capital. The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays about 12,000 animals and more than 100 exhibits that celebrate the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water, the Pacific Ocean. The Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium. It is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and a place where important topics facing our planet and our ocean are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in the search for sustainable solutions.

For #NationalPancakeDay we made T-Rex 🦖 shapes

For #NationalPancakeDay we made T-Rex 🦖 shapes ! How did we do? It’s moments like these, that make me so thankful being a #girldad .

#NationalDaughtersDay

#NationalDaughtersDay

Today was a great day in the district. I had the h

Today was a great day in the district. I had the honor of opening the city’s first Youth Festival at the Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center at Houghton Park. The Youth Festival is a convergence of investments over the last two years, and I am proud to see its fruition. Investing in youth is key to a thriving future and supporting our leaders of tomorrow ensures progress will continue in the right direction. Later on in the afternoon, the community honored Dan Pressburg with the renaming of Southside Parkway to Pressburg Parkway. Dan Pressburg is a long time Uptown leader and the community will benefit from memorializing his name. It signals to the community that through acts of service, they too can make a difference.

Here’s the damage from this morning’s #nationa

Here’s the damage from this morning’s #nationalcomicbookday IG Live discussion with @belcantobooks.

Today, I was honored to wrap up the 2021 League of

Today, I was honored to wrap up the 2021 League of Cities Conference on a panel titled “Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis,” hosted by the African American Caucus.

I am incredibly proud of the way Long Beach has taken on difficult discussions around systemic inequities within our city.

This has led to progress. We have worked to institutionalize equity by having the Office of Equity in the City Manager’s office, and are in the process of reshaping our Human Relations Commission to focus on equity work as well. Our Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative is a model for cities across the state of California.

We still have plenty work to do, but the willingness to lean in on big issues like these give me confidence in our ability to address any challenges ahead.

Thank you to Rialto School Boardmember Dina Walker, and Jovan Agee for the great conversation!

Upcoming D9 events: ⠀ -9/25 at 10am a virtual ce

Upcoming D9 events: ⠀
-9/25 at 10am a virtual celebration for National Comic Book Day with Bel Canto Books. ⠀
-9/25 at Houghton Park 11AM for the Long Beach Youth Festival. ⠀
-9/25 Dedication ceremony for Pressburg Parkway 2 PM at South St & Jaymills Ave. ⠀
-9/28 5:30PM at Deforest Park, join us for #Thrive90805,. This community conversation “Green Up: For Resiliency and Environmental Stewardship,” will focus on North Long Beach’s progress toward sustainability.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to kick off the @c

Yesterday I had the opportunity to kick off the @calcities annual conference by participating in a panel discussing #climatechange adaptation, #wildfire mitigation, and specifically what cities like @longbeachcity can do to help.

I highlighted the Long Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which includes a key out goal of having our city reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

We also discussed the importance of planning, and our mutual aid system which allows our @longbeachfirefighters to assist with fires across the state.

Thank you Jonathan Parfrey with @climateresolve for helping lead this discussion, and I also want to thank Larry Chung with @sce (SCE) and Chief Brian Fennesey with the @_ocfireauthority_ for the great conversation!

SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday 9/25 at 10am PT/1pm ET

SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday 9/25 at 10am PT/1pm ET - I will be going LIVE on Instagram with @belcantobooks to celebrate National Comic Book Day! ⠀⠀
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Every year on September 25th, National Comic Book Day honors the art, artists and the stories of comic books. Fans and collectors, readers and artists come together to celebrate the day with events across the country. ⠀⠀
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#IYKYK, but if you don't know, I am a comic book SUPER fan. You don't want to miss this!

#Congratulations to @lbcitycollege on the first an

#Congratulations to @lbcitycollege on the first anniversary of their new Labor Center. If tonight was any indication, the future of the labor movement in Long Beach is bright. Thanks to @drmikemunoz , @uduakjoe , Chris Hannan, and the many students who shared their stories!

#Thrive90805 is only a week away! On September 28t

#Thrive90805 is only a week away! On September 28th at 5:30PM, please join us for this important conversation! RSVP at the link in bio. ⠀
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This community conversation “Green Up: For Resiliency and Environmental Stewardship” will focus on North Long Beach’s progress toward sustainability.⠀
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From infrastructure improvements, to new retail amenities, to community led planning efforts, our Renaissance over the past few years has charted a course toward a thriving future for Uptown. See you there!

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