According to the Los Angeles Times, Governor Rick Scott of Florida “swung through Los Angeles on Monday as part of a mission to lure California businesses across the country to the Sunshine State.”

“Scott arrived Sunday and has been traveling throughout Southern California, touting Florida’s job growth and tax cuts during his four-year tenure,” the article continues.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia released a statement today in response to Scott’s actions, specifically his attempts to move California-based shipping companies to Florida.

“While I appreciate the Governor looking out for his state, the Port of Long Beach remains the best equipped, most efficient, and most sustainable Port in the world,” Garcia said. “The Port of Long Beach does more cargo business than all of Florida’s 15 ports combined. In addition, our port is investing more in capital improvements than all 15 of Florida’s seaports. The congestion we experienced earlier this year is being resolved and our port is operating at full capacity, with increasing traffic volumes. While Florida may benefit from growing local and regional traffic in the southeast, our Southern California ports continue to enjoy a well-earned, worldwide reputation as the single best location in the goods movement industry.”