8:30am | Lillian Kawasaki, Los Cerritos/Bixby Knolls area resident and long-time advocate for the environment and job creation, announced her candidacy for the Long Beach City Council’s 8th District this past week. She is running to replace current 8th District councilmember Rae Gabelich who is termed out.
Lillian currently serves as the Board Director of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California and is chair of the WRD’s Committee on Workforce and Economic Development.
In 2006, Lillian was elected to represent Long Beach and six surrounding cities in WRD’s Division 3. Since then, she has overseen the management of the area’s groundwater to ensure to a clean, safe and reliable water supply.
Previously, Lillian Kawasaki has served as the General Manager of the Los Angeles Community Development Department, where she oversaw job training and workforce development programs dedicated to economic and community revitalization. She was also head of the Port of Los Angeles’s Environmental Management Division, proactively greening port growth and development.
Among those supporting Lillian’s city council campaign are Mary Stanton, a Board Member for the Long Beach Board of Education, and Don Knabe of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. “From working closely with Lillian, I know that she has the commitment, knowledge, and experience to best serve our community,” said Stanton. “We can count on her to support our local schools and libraries and to fight to preserve our natural resources.”
“During these tough economic times, we need leaders like Lillian Kawasaki who will support local businesses, expand job opportunities, and encourage economic growth,” said Don Knabe. “I know the integrity and passion she will bring to the council[.]”
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