Working Together For A Better 9th District

Krystal Allen

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"The most important thing about being involved is seeing your efforts realized. I have made it a priority to be active in local issues that affect me."

Michael Hernandez

Hamilton Neighborhood

"I am involved because I believe in making a positive impact on the community. Civic involvement is one of our lost democratic duties and the more good people that come together, the more our community will prosper."

Michael James Brown

McKinley Neighborhood

"I am involved in my neighborhood so I can learn about others in my community and this is my way to be included in the 9th District."

Raul A. Anorve

Grant Neighborhood

"I am involved in my community because we are all responsible for our well being and our future. My health fair co-chair and I saw a need to bring basic health care services and screenings to the Ninth District."

Kyle McCune

Hamilton Neighborhood

"I have lived in Long Beach all of my life. I'm active in my neighborhood because I want to see all of Long Beach redeveloped, clean, and safe. I want my neighbors to take pride in our district like I do."

Erika Hill

DeForest Park Neighborhood

"We are our community. It is a reflection of us and we get out of it what we put in. We must be active participants in maintaining our community and we are responsible to co-parent and provide positive role models."

Crystal Howard-Johnson

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I am active in my community because I believe involvement means that every single member is able to contribute something meaningful. The community should be welcomed, respected, and supported in working together for a better quality of life for all residents."

Mike McCarthy

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I never believed that inactivity is what you do during retirement. I have lived all over the world and never found a place I like living better than Long Beach."

Lupe Velasco

Grant Neighborhood

"I am involved in my community so I can be informed of what is happening in my neighborhood. This will help me communicate to my neighbors about the exciting things in the 9th District."

Sabrina Sanders

Hamilton Neighborhood

"If we all did just a little bit for our community, imagine what our world would be like. I hope that my involvement in my neighborhood will help Long Beach be better for all of us."

Erma Kemp - In Memory

College Square

"The reason why I want to get involved in my neighborhood is because I've lived here so long and I care about what happens in my community."

Mary Degner

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"After living here for 20 years I'm invested in my community. I want to help things flourish and grow in the 9th District."

Joe Forge

Starr King Neighborhood

"From the time I have lived here, I have seen a lot of changes both good and bad. I want to help other people that live in this area feel safe and take pride in our community."

Bryant Crook

DeForest Park Neighborhood

"People have died for rights that we take for granted. I must give back so I can be the role model my children look up to."

James Young

DeForest Park Neighborhood

"I am involved in my community by offering my time to the boys in Cub Scouts because I know they are our future."

Anna Soto

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I believe that each resident of our community is an asset to their neighborhood. We are our own resource to strong and empowered neighborhoods who have a voice and input within the City of Long Beach."

Sue Vanzant

Grant Neighborhood

"I am impressed by the enthusiasm of all the people who are taking an active role in what's going on in our community. I am involved in my neighborhood is because I feel that we can finally attain what we want and need in the Ninth District."

Perpetua Omoruyi

Hamilton Neighborhood

"I want to be involved in my community, and the best way to get my voice heard and to get things done."

Jason Greenidge

Ramona Park Neighborhood

"Civic engagement is the best way of making a difference in one's local community. I want to get involved in my neighborhood to make the 9th District a better place to live."

Jimmy Murray

Starr King Neighborhood

"Getting involved in my community is one of the many ways I am able to serve my neighborhood."

Eileen Oien

Saint Francis Neighborhood

"Knowing that most of the neighbors work and lead busy lives, we can find solutions to reach out to them so that they can get involved in our community."

Darlene Broom

DeForest Park Neighborhood

"I'm involved because I want to make a positive change in my community. I am willing to do my part because I see the potential in working with my neighbors in my neighborhood."

David Leonard

Ramona Park Neighborhood

"My life belongs to the whole Long Beach community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do whatever I can for it. We need to embrace our roles as 9th District residents in our neighborhoods so we can understand our own indentities, gifts, passions, strengths, and challenges."

Esmeralda Flanagan

DeForest Park Neighborhood

"I want to share my knowledge with my neighbors to bring about the best solutions to our community. I want to challenge both city officials and residents to raise the bar and change the perception of our community."

Manuel Walker

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I really respect and admire my neighbors and neighborhood. I'm doing my part to remind people that we get what we put into our community and city."

Marion Rush

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I am involved because I want my community to be safe. I like to sit on my porch and enjoy the peacefulness of my neighborhood. That is why it is important for everyone their part to keep our families safe."

Mark Tuura

Hamilton Neighborhood

"We believe in healthy eating. Knowing your neighbors and eating healthy is a great way to protect our neighborhood."

Ana Bonilla

Ramona Park Neighborhood

"I believe we should all be involved in our community in order to create a safe and healthy neighborhood."

John Comfort

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I'm involved in my community because I want to know what's going on and be able to give my input on issues that involve my neighborhood."

Lesie Levingston

Starr King Neighborhood

"I am a big believer in community awareness. As an inquisitive person, I want know what's going on around me because that's the only way to stay engaged."

Nancy Castellenos

Starr King Neighborhood

"Being a part of this community means investing my time to help those around me see the beauty of the 9th District. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and have a voice to represent the community that I believe in."

Bryan Davis

Starr King Neighborhood

"I know there are many ways to strengthen the community. I want to inspire others to care and become leaders in their neighborhoods."

Jesus Hernandez

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I am involved in my community because it's too easy for someone to live in a city and be oblivious to what is going on. Not only do I want know what's happening, but I want to positively influence it as much as I can."

Celina Sandoval

Starr King Neighborhood

"Being active in my community helps me encourage other parents to get involved to help create a healthy and safe neighborhood for our youth."

Becky Rustuen

Houghton Park Neighborhood

"I grew up in this neighborhood. It's always been a nice and quiet place to live. Now, I realize I should help keep it that way: getting to know my neighbors, being aware of neighborhood activities and supporting businesses are my ways to stay involved."

David Mogote

Starr King Neighborhood

"Community involvement begins with the choice to serve. My hope is to inspire local busiesses, friends, family, and neighbors to take action towards progress. Prosperity grows not from the branches of those at the top, but from the roots of those within our community."

Otis Hogan

Starr King Neighborhood

"When we as individuals are stronger, our connected communities are stronger and when communities are strengthened, we all become stronger."

George Brooks

Hamilton Neighborhood

"I originally got involved with my community because I saw things that I didn't like. Instead of just going with the flow and letting things happen, I decided to stand up and take the forefront. I want to inform people of our rights as citizens and let them know we have a lot of options before us."

Jennifer Gomez

Grant Neighborhood

"This is our home where we raise our children. It's necessary to be proactive in your neighborhood by speaking up on important issues that are going on."

Julio Salgado

Starr King Neighborhood

"It starts with the community to create change, from the federal level down to the community level. If the community is not involve, nothing will happen."

Vicki Ornelas

Grant Neighborhood

"If we all stay actively involved in our community, we can build neighborhood pride and re-shape the outlook of North Long Beach."

Leo Gomez

Grant Neighborhood

"If you don't take care of your neighborhood, then nobody else will. That's no way to live."