Greetings to the New Year and the hope that things will not be as bad as they were in 2020 for many people. Looking back at what has occurred in Long Beach over the past 12 months is astonishing in the magnitude of what we have experienced:
Many residents are reporting they are receiving a check for the “McWilliams vs. City of Long Beach” case. Some are receiving $27.50 and some $46. What is the case about and why does the City of Long Beach have to pay out $16.6 million?
As Long Beach grapples with the public health crisis of our lifetime, it is important to understand the difference in the scope of authority of a governmental public health department.
How long does the City of Long Beach have to keep public records? What records can be destroyed? Who decides which files are kept and which destroyed? These are a few of questions raised as the City Council places on the agenda the destruction of records from the city auditor’s office.
Despite the US Supreme Court ruling that the Census count needs to stop the end of October, the Census Bureau has reported that 99% of everyone has been counted.
The November election is nearing and there are frequent postings on Facebook about complaints against candidates running for office. There are also questions about conduct at polling places.
In the aftermath of the protests in Long Beach and elsewhere, people ask What would happen should the November election not be decided on election day because of the surge in vote by mail or if the election is “called” and the other side disagrees and takes to the streets?
It is budget time again in Long Beach and the City Council is scrambling to find funds to pay for the programs and services it included in this year’s budget.
There is currently a petition circulating in Long Beach to qualify the recall of Mayor Robert Garcia. How can a recall be conducted? What laws apply? Let’s discuss.
