What do these professions have in common: Realtors, contractors, hairdressers, security guards, pest control operators, locksmiths, smog technicians, doctors, drivers, dentists, lawyers, nurses?
During these turbulent times, many slogans and catchy memes are being bantered back and forth on social media. Turning a political slogan into a public policy is not always wise, so it is important that we educate ourselves with facts on the pro and con of how to proceed.
Amid the pandemic, a growing budget deficit and a shortage of police, the Long Beach City Council took time to ask the City Attorney to find out how they can raise the limits on campaign contributions.
Note: After years of writing on the history of my native city, I am glad to switch over to providing the answers to questions about how Long Beach operates … and sometimes does not.