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City of Long Beach officials gather after newly elected councilmembers were sworn into office at the Dec. 17, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Above from left: First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen, Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan, Fifth District Coucilwoman Megan Kerr, Mayor Rex Richardson, Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro, Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga, Eighth District Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, and Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie. Not pictured is Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw who was sworn in earlier this month.
Long Beach, CA – Four newly elected councilmembers for the City of Long Beach have been sworn into office. Councilmembers from Districts 2, 6 and 8 were sworn in during the Dec.17, 2024, City Council Meeting held at the Long Beach Civic Chambers, while Council District 4 was sworn in earlier this month.
“I am honored to welcome our newly elected and re-elected councilmembers, each of whom brings their leadership, unique vision, passion and dedication to our city,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “Together, we will continue to make meaningful progress and strengthen the community we proudly represent, building on the successes of the past while embracing the opportunities ahead.”
The four elected councilmembers include:
- Cindy Allen, Council District 2 (second term)
- Daryl Supernaw, Council District 4 (third term)
- Dr. Suely Saro, Council District 6 (second term)
- Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Council District 8 (first term)
These City officials join standing councilmembers First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan, Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr, Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga, and Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie.
During the Council Meeting, with an 8 to 0 vote, Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga was named Vice Mayor.
About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.
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