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Suja Lowenthal

Councilmember, 2nd District

City of Long Beach

City Hall Office
Civic Center Plaza
333 West Ocean Blvd., 14th Floor
Long Beach, California 90802
Telephone Number: (562) 570-6684
Fax Number: (562) 570-6882

Field Office
2132 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
Telephone Number: (562) 570-1812
Fax Number: (562) 570-1814
E-mail Councilmember Lowenthal
For immediate assistance, please call (562) 570-6684.

Staff
Broc Coward, Chief of Staff
Ramon Aguilar, Community Liaison
Heather Blackmun, Administrative Assistant



Latest News

Downtown Dog Park is Officially Open

This dog park is intended to meet the increasing need of downtown residents to have places where they can play with their four-legged friends.  It also serves to activate a historic open space in our downtown civic center.  The park features spaces for large and small dogs along with benches for owners. 
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VACANCY: Second District Homeless Services Advisory Commission

Councilmember Suja Lowenthal announces vacancy for Second District Homeless Services Advisory Commission
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BREAKING NEWS - Long Beach Hits Record Low Water Use in August; 19% Below 10-Year Average; City is Nearly 10% Below 10-Year Average YTD

The Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners have announced that Long Beach water demand for August 2008 has set a new 10-year record low.  It is the 8th record setting month for low water use since the Board of Water Commissioner's declaration of an imminent water supply shortage in September 2007.  August 2008 water demand was 18.9 percent below the 10-year average water demand; it was over 18 percent below July 2007.    Long Beach water demand for fiscal year 2008 is tracking at 9 percent below the 10-year average for annual water use.  Last month, the Board of Water Commissioners announced that Long Beach had set a new record low for July 2008, which was 16 percent below the lowest July on record over the past 10 years.
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DOWNTOWN ROBBERY SERIES - SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

A series of robberies involving violent assaults on female victims occurred in the downtown Long Beach area from April 25, 2008 - May 2, 2008.  There were five robberies at four businesses and one robbery that occurred on the street. 

On May 14, 2008, Las Vegas Metro Police, in the state of Nevada arrested a suspect, who was later found to be involved in these robberies.  Charles Juan Proctor, a 43-year-old transient of Nevada, came to Long Beach for several months in 2008 during which time he committed these violent crimes before moving back to Nevada.  Proctor was arrested for an attempted robbery he committed while in Nevada, and is still in their custody awaiting adjudication on their local charges.  


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Announcing 2008-09 Arts Grant Programs & Grant Workshops

News ImageThe Arts Council for Long Beach and the City of Long Beach offer six grant programs that foster a vibrant arts community that generates jobs or revenue for creative entrepreneurs, interest for tourists, and enjoyment and civic pride for residents.
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Pedaling Revolution by Jeff Mapes
Long Beach Cyclists Read One Book

Join Councilmember Suja Lowenthal, BikeLongBeach.org and Jeff Mapes, author of Pedaling Revolution, on Thursday, November 19, 2009 as he discusses Long Beach's efforts to become the "Most Bicycle Friendly City in the United States".
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Downtown Forest Service
Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting in the Downtown

Join Councilmember Suja Lowenthal, residents and business on Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 3 - Councilmember Suja Lowenthal Cohosts City Budget Town Hall
Please join me for an important meeting to discuss the Mayor and City Manager's proposed budget for the City of Long Beach in 2010. In this economic climate there are sure to be changes in the delivery of city services to residents and businesses, so it is crucial that you make your priorities clear to City staff and City Council. I am co-hosting the Budget Town Hall with Councilmember Robert Garcia at the Museum of Latin American Art, which has plenty of free parking and will be open to residents wishing to visit the galleries before the meeting.
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Tuesday, April 28th - Second District residents are invited to learn more about the city budget and the potential cuts
On Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Second District residents are invited to learn more about the city budget and the potential cuts at the Bixby Park Community Center.
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Saturday, November 15 - CERTIFIED Farmer’s Market DEBUTS in East Village

Councilwoman Suja Lowenthal, the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA), and the Department of Development Services are proud to announce their partnership with Raw Inspiration to host a new weekly event – the East Village Certified Farmer’s Market.
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