The Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office is now seeking applicants to serve as advisors on the the Multi-Cultural Advisory Commission.

The Multi-Cultural Advisory Commission was created in 2020 as a way to provide input to the city prosecutor on a number of matters such as implicit bias training, alternative sentencing programs and ways to reduce racial disparity within the criminal justice system.

“The founding members of the Multi-Cultural Advisory Commission contributed more to this office than they will ever know,” said City Prosecutor Doug Haubert. “We listened to their ideas and had a candid discussion about ways to improve the criminal justice system so that it is more effective and fair for everyone.”

The first MCAC team consisted of eight people with connections to Long Beach—either living or working in the city. At least two to four new members may soon join the group, city officials said.

Anyone interested in serving on the MCAC can apply online.

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