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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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Join us for a conversation on the progress and fut

Join us for a conversation on the progress and future of the arts in Long Beach. Tomorrow! May 13th, 5pm. Special Guests Include: Jennifer Rivera-Executive Director of Long Beach Opera, Bodeck Luna Hernandez-LB Muralist, Juliene Malécot-LB Youth Poet Laureate Program Director. There is still time to register for this exciting event! Link in Bio.

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Are you subscribed to our Inside District 9 Newsletter? Sign up on our website InsideDistrict9.com! & While you're at it, be sure to check out our latest edition where we provided Uptown Updates, community resources, and news on:
-Our revised local health order that moved LB into the state’s yellow tier for economic reopening
-South Coast Air Quality Management District's passage of the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule (ISR)
-The upcoming committee vote on the naming of the Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center

Golden State Humane Society provides low-cost spay

Golden State Humane Society provides low-cost spay, neuter, vaccine and basic veterinary care with a focus on under-served communities and the reduction of unwanted dogs and cats in Southern California. We do this by operating two animal care clinics in Orange County and South Los Angeles and providing humane education outreach.

Happy Mothers Day to my wife, Dr. Nina Richardson

Happy Mothers Day to my wife, Dr. Nina Richardson and Best Mom Ever to my daughters. Happy Mother’s Day!

Today we celebrate Mother's Day to express respect

Today we celebrate Mother's Day to express respect, love, and gratitude for our mothers and for the difference they have made in each of our lives. Happy Mother’s Day 💐 to all the hard-working mama’s out there! Swipe for local resources available to expecting and postpartum mothers.

Join us for a conversation on the progress and fut

Join us for a conversation on the progress and future of the arts in Long Beach. May 13th, 5pm. Register Now, Space is Limited. Link in Bio.

I am excited to announce we have three new team me

I am excited to announce we have three new team members to help serve your council office! Parker Houston, Lynn Ward, and Rebecca Guillen are the newest members of the D9 Team. Rebecca was born and raised in Paramount to a family that has planted roots in the community for almost 100 years. Rebecca’s professional background in the media industry helped her to create successful support teams, develop sales analytics, and organization of inventory assets. Rebecca’s passion is growing her own organic produce and teaching others to do the same. She is currently enrolled in the 2021 UCCE Master Gardener trainee program and will complete her certification in June of 2021. Welcome Rebecca!

I am excited to announce we have three new team me

I am excited to announce we have three new team members to help serve your council office! Parker Houston, Lynn Ward, and Rebecca Guillen are the newest members of the D9 Team. Pictured here is Lynn; originally from San Francisco, she has been in Long Beach for 10 years and brings a diverse breadth of experience in communications and policy. After graduating from Cal State Long Beach with a BA in Political Science, Lynn returned to the university and is a recent graduate of the Political Science Master's Program with a Law and Public Policy focus. In her free time, Lynn can be found doing yoga on the bluff and eating her way through Long Beach. Welcome Lynn!

I am excited to announce we have three new team me

I am excited to announce we have three new team members to help serve your council office! Parker Houston, Lynn Ward, and Rebecca Guillen are the newest members of the D9 Team. Pictured here is Parker, a Long Beach native with family roots in the 9th district who brings a wealth of experience as a political organizer, caseworker, and policy assistant to the D9 team. In his free time, Parker can be found out on the basketball court at any of Long Beach’s public parks, trying to reclaim his glory days as Poly High’s last guy off the bench and ranting about the Lakers to anyone who will listen. Welcome Parker!

When it’s council meeting Tuesday and May the 4t

When it’s council meeting Tuesday and May the 4th at the same time... #maythe4thbewithyou

National Teacher Appreciation Day recognizes dedic

National Teacher Appreciation Day recognizes dedicated educators across the country. As a part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the celebration takes place on the first Tuesday of the first full week in May each year. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country, so thank you teachers for all that you do!

Long Beach Opera's Mission is to engage people thr

Long Beach Opera's Mission is to engage people through provocative meaningful experiences that challenge, connect and inspire.

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