Local races in Long Beach could also be affected if voters are confused by the new machines, which only display four names of candidates on each page. Voters would then have to click “more” to get to additional candidates.
The board agreed to open the candidate field to the entire state of California as it eyes a May 6 target date to appoint a new superintendent.
Under a future ordinance households in Long Beach will be able to have six animals instead of the current cap of four.
An ordinance governing short-term rentals will limit un-hosted units to 1,000 citywide and provide for an opt-out option.
Next up for the pool is the California Coastal Commission, which could consider the project later this year.
As written, the law would allow non-Long Beach residents to operate short term rental units in the city.
The airline said half a dozen cuts could be coming, but has yet to submit a final number to the airport.
Mayor Robert Garcia’s sixth State of the City address also noted there is work to be done in the areas of affordable housing and solving the city’s homelessness crisis.
Hours after receiving the endorsement of Mayor Robert Garcia, former Vice President Joe Biden visited Long Beach.
Superintendent Chris Steinhauser announced his retirement in December and now the board is mulling how it will replace him, including if the search will be local, national or both.