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Mayor Rex Richardson

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Rex Richardson is the 29th Mayor of Long Beach, where he leads Elevate 28, the largest infrastructure investment program in the city’s history, preparing Long Beach for the 2028 Olympic Games and beyond. He also champions Grow Long Beach, a long-term strategy to drive inclusive economic growth across key industries.

A recognized housing leader, Richardson serves as Chair of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and as Mayoral Co-Chair of Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, a bipartisan coalition advancing housing access nationwide. He previously served as President of the Southern California Association of Governments, the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization.

On the national stage, Richardson serves on the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors, where he helps shape policy solutions that strengthen cities across America.

Throughout his career, he has worked alongside neighborhood leaders to expand opportunity, improve public safety, and deliver vital community investments.

Richardson and his wife, Dr. Nina Richardson, are raising their two young daughters, Alina and Mila, in North Long Beach. He believes every resident—no matter their circumstance—deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Mayor Priorities

Increasing Access to Housing Affordability	Addressing Homelessness	Youth-focused Initiatives	Climate Action and Sustainability
Public safety	Grow Long Beach	International Relations	Labor and Workers Rights
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