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State Budget

June 14, 2019

California wants to upgrade its 911 system; it may cost taxpayers despite a budget surplus

by Adam Beam, Associated Press in Politics

Lawmakers have approved the budget. Now it's waiting for a signature from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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June 13, 2019

The Backroom: Sit down, relax and have a slice of shade cake

by Staff Reports in Politics

In this inaugural edition of The Backroom, we discuss the special election in the fall, the citywide election in the spring, an awkward moment on the City Council dais—and serve up a cake frosted with shade.

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1st district

June 12, 2019

Mayor appoints longtime aide to oversee 1st District

by Staff Reports in Politics

Daniel Brezenoff will step in to oversee operations, handle constituent concerns and attend council meetings—though he will not get a vote or be able to propose legislation.

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Long Beach Elections

June 11, 2019

From The Backroom to the ballot box: How the Long Beach Post will cover politics and elections

by David Sommers, Publisher in Politics

As we move into another election season, be assured it won’t be politics as usual from the Long Beach Post.

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1st District election

June 7, 2019

First 2 candidates set to run for 1st District council seat left open by state Senate election

by Staff Reports in Politics

Current Long Beach Transit Director Mary Zendejas—seen by some as a favorite—announced on Friday her candidacy for the 1st District, which spans the Downtown area.

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First District Special Election

June 5, 2019

Gonzalez’s victory opens up a council seat and sets off a sprint to a November special election

by Jason Ruiz in Politics

In a City Council that has become visibly divided in recent years, whoever replaces Gonzalez could swing the balance of power.

Politics

June 4, 2019

Long Beach election results: Gonzalez wins Senate seat

by Stephanie Rivera and Jason Ruiz in Politics

Gonzalez' seat on the City Council is expected to be filled with a special election in November.

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California Democratic Party

June 3, 2019

California Democrats loudly lean left—but quietly make a safe choice

by CALmatters in Politics

In one of the few choices that the 3,200-plus delegates actually made, a majority eschewed more progressive candidates and easily elected as the party’s next chairman Los Angeles labor leader Rusty Hicks.

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