Long Beach City Council District 1 - Robert Garcia
City Hall Office Civic Center Plaza 333 West Ocean Blvd., 14th Floor Long Beach, California 90802 Telephone Number: (562) 570-6919 Fax Number: (562) 570-6590 Email: district1@longbeach.gov
Staff Susana Gonzŕlez, Chief of Staff Daniel Brezenoff, Legislative Director Cory Allen, District Manager
Councilmember Garcia Defends Skatepark Stimulus Spending There is currently a very popular skate park at 14th Street Park, and this upgrade is part of an overall effort to improve the park in one of Long Beach’s poorest and most needy neighborhoods.
First District Councilman Robert Garcia came out swinging to defend the plans.
Councilmember Garcia’s web campaign generates more than 100 letters about new courthouse More than 100 residents responded to Councilman Robert Garcia’s call for public comments on the new Long Beach Courthouse project currently being planned by the State Administrative Office of the Courts. The number of letters represents more than five times the number of attendees at the only public meeting held by the State on this project, which occurred last Monday, at which fewer than 20 residents were present. More...
Council Approves Federal Stimulus Funding for 14th Street Skate Park On Tuesday June 2, the City Council approved the new 14th Street Skate Park. This new First District park will be built using federal stimulus money that the Obama Administration approved for Long Beach.
Renewal Planned for Pacific Avenue Councilmember Garcia announced Thursday that he is creating a Pacific Avenue Revitalization Plan. Beginning this summer, he will work with city staff and community residents and stakeholders to revitalize the corridor from Broadway to Anaheim Street with facade improvements, tree plantings, and other measures. More...
Be safe on Independence Day Councilmember Garcia reminds residents that amateur fireworks are illegal in Long Beach, and invites everyone to one of the city's official celebrations.
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