Mayor Robert Garcia says goodbye after 13 years in elected office
Garcia, who was elected to represent the 42nd Congressional seat, said he is leaving for his new post in Washington, D.C., in early January.
Mayor Robert Garcia enters Congressional race, sets table for political upheaval in Long Beach
Mayor Robert Garcia’s run for Congress will open up the mayor’s seat in Long Beach, which could affect races from City Council to the California Assembly.
An open Congressional seat could lead to big changes in Long Beach politics
Alan Lowenthal’s decision to not seek a sixth term opens a significant opportunity for his seat, with rumors circulating for weeks that Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia intends to run.
White House nominates Mayor Robert Garcia to serve on national scholarship foundation
Garcia said he’d be able to remain in his current job as mayor of Long Beach while serving as a trustee on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
Long Beach mayor will not seek reelection to Metro board
In a statement, Garcia said he would not seek reelection to pursue other opportunities.
Why this month’s selection of vice mayor will be more consequential than in years past
Normally an overlooked formality, this year’s vice mayor election could put the winner in control of the city if Mayor Robert Garcia leaves office for a post in the Biden Administration.
USC poll shows Mayor Robert Garcia with high favorability for U.S. Senate appointment
Mayor Robert Garcia led all candidates that were part of the poll with 54% when a short biography was coupled with their name.
Opinion: Like him or not, Mayor Robert Garcia’s political star is rising
People who know Garcia know him to be highly strategic with a need to know the fine print on matters impacting key races and constant polling on policies at all times, year-round.
With mayor highlighted at Democratic National Convention, Long Beach sees a chance to raise its profile
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will be given a keynote speaking slot tonight during the Democratic National Convention.