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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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In 2020, we led a movement to support youth, clima

In 2020, we led a movement to support youth, climate resiliency, & community health by taxing big oil. We passed Measure US with 57% of the vote.

In 2021, we pushed for and won a $1 million Youth Fund.

In 2022, our work is paying off. Measure US Youth Fund grants are now available!

@LBHealthDept's new Office of Youth Development has done truly exceptional work getting these ready.

Read more: https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/city-manager/media-library/documents/memos-to-the-mayor-tabbed-file-list-folders/2022/june-23--2022---office-of-youth-development---measure-us

The Youth 100 Fund provides mini-grant opportunities to groups who submit youth engagement proposals. Grants will range between $500 - $2000

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes8CxhEZDXKE5Csr4XF7IzfFYrOMeSKADuHKYyknTC63n1ug/viewform

Midsize Learning Community grants are for non-profits working on one of the goals identified in the Youth & Emerging Adults Strategic Plan. These grants will be $10k for single organizations and $25k for collaborations between organizations.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsNf_dOPcq_ElCM-FnYeN9T3GNwU91ukLqfXNuuDvrAU8L5w/viewform

A big thanks is due to our Invest in Youth Coalition for all their work to make this happen. We would not be announcing these grants today w/out the combined efforts of @kgalongbeach, @movelbforward, @cal4justice, @GSAnetwork, @CCEJlove, @cdfca, @IamPossibleSoCal, @FilipinoMigrantCenter, @SuccessinChallengeslb, @lbymcayi, and @AdvancementProjectCA. More to come later this summer!

My 7 year old did a great job on the Wibit today -

My 7 year old did a great job on the Wibit today - much better than her dad! Make sure you go check out the Wibit at Alamitos Beach!

Today, it was great to cut the ribbon on the Wibit

Today, it was great to cut the ribbon on the Wibit, Long Beach’s new playground and obstacle course at Alamitos Beach!

And, yes, I tried it out. Super fun!

Today’s Supreme Court decision will have detrime

Today’s Supreme Court decision will have detrimental effects across our nation. Women’s rights, their personal freedoms, and access to abortion and safe reproductive health care should never be at risk.

In February, our City Council unanimously voted to coordinate with LA County and Planned Parenthood to ensure that abortion remains accessible in Long Beach and the region.

As the father of two young daughters, I understand the urgency of protecting women's rights now. This decision threatens the future of all girls growing up in our country. That's why I will continue to support policies that ensure our residents have the critical reproductive health resources they need.

Tonight: Meet us at @aquariumpacific at 5pm for @w

Tonight: Meet us at @aquariumpacific at 5pm for @williamstephaniefoundation's event, Recharging Your Business Post-COVID.

Join @caltreasurer and other leaders to discuss opportunities to grow during our economic recovery!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/qSST8NhM7vNLMymk8

Congratulations to this year’s @local562piledriv

Congratulations to this year’s @local562piledrivers_carpenters apprenticeship class!

No better way to start off the day than to show my appreciation for the people who quite literally build our cities. Best of luck to these workers on what I’m sure will be great careers!

This Sunday, we're partnering with the wonderful @

This Sunday, we're partnering with the wonderful @longbeachopera to offer FREE tickets for D9 residents to a special Juneteenth presentation of The Central Park Five!

The show will take place at 2:30PM, June 19th, at @lbjordanhighschool's new state-of-the art auditorium.

To get your tickets, email rebecca.guillen@longbeach.gov with your address to get a code that can be used at checkout. Use the code at checkout here: https://lbop-internet.choicecrm.net/templates/LBOP/#/events

Hope to see you there!

Great turnout last night at the 9th District’s a

Great turnout last night at the 9th District’s annual Harbor Cruise Tour! After a 2-year hiatus, it was great to see Uptown coming together again to enjoy the views and learn more about our city.

Thanks to @portoflongbeach for hosting us!

Tomorrow is election day! North Long Beach is comi

Tomorrow is election day! North Long Beach is coming together as a community to show up to the polls and make themselves heard this year, and we need everyone to do their part. Make sure your friends and family cast their votes today or tomorrow!

D9 Voting Centers (in green) open 10-7 today & 7-8 tomorrow:

Houghton Park - Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center

Jordan High School - Multi-Purpose Room

Michelle Obama Library - Meeting Room

New Philadelphia AME Church - Butler Hall

Ballot drop boxes (in red) open 24 hours:

Houghton Park

Michelle Obama Library

Ramona Park

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Happy to announce that @gettymuseum is coming to H

Happy to announce that @gettymuseum is coming to Houghton Park for their Getty Celebrates Long Beach Festival!

Come by June 4th and 5th from 11am-6pm to celebrate the Getty's 25th anniversary and enjoy local food, music, and art. Hope we see you there.

Houghton Park is the place to be this summer! More coming soon 👀👀

As someone who got my start in the labor movement,

As someone who got my start in the labor movement, I was excited to meet with @usdol today as chair of Long Beach’s Federal Legislative Committee.

I hope today’s discussion will be the start of more future conversations, particularly around partnerships with @portoflongbeach to address conditions for truck drivers and secure investment for a new workforce training center, protecting our emerging space industry workforce, and providing youth with the training and employment opportunities they need to thrive.

Thanks to @robertgarcialb & @suelysarolb for adding their perspectives!

Today, as chair of our City’s Federal Legislativ

Today, as chair of our City’s Federal Legislative Committee, I met with @hhsgov along with @robertgarcialb and @suelysarolb.

We discussed our proposal to localize mental health services, getting more support for our recovery, and updates on the current baby formula shortage and its impacts on maternal health.

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