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Dec 19 12:58 pm
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

Mayor Robert Garcia says goodbye after 13 years in elected office

Staff Reports

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.

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Dec 17 2021 8:15 am
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

Mayor Robert Garcia enters Congressional race, sets table for political upheaval in Long Beach

Jason Ruiz

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.

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Dec 16 2021 2:39 pm
  • Congressional Race

An open Congressional seat could lead to big changes in Long Beach politics

Jason Ruiz

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. 

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Oct 4 2021 8:00 am
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

Q&A: Mayor Robert Garcia discusses COVID-19 recovery, port, budget and 2022

Hayley Munguia
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Jun 24 2021 2:07 pm
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

White House nominates Mayor Robert Garcia to serve on national scholarship foundation

Jason Ruiz

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.

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Dec 14 2020 6:04 pm
  • LA Metro

Long Beach mayor will not seek reelection to Metro board

Brandon Richardson

In a statement, Garcia said he would not seek reelection to pursue other opportunities.

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Dec 6 2020 10:30 am
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

Why this month’s selection of vice mayor will be more consequential than in years past

Jason Ruiz

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.

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Nov 5 2020 5:17 pm
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

USC poll shows Mayor Robert Garcia with high favorability for U.S. Senate appointment

Jason Ruiz

Mayor Robert Garcia led all candidates that were part of the poll with 54% when a short biography was coupled with their name.

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Aug 30 2020 9:00 am
  • Mayor Robert Garcia

Opinion: Like him or not, Mayor Robert Garcia’s political star is rising

Michael Lozano

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.

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Aug 18 2020 1:59 pm
  • Democratic National Convention

With mayor highlighted at Democratic National Convention, Long Beach sees a chance to raise its profile

Kelly Puente

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will be given a keynote speaking slot tonight during the Democratic National Convention.

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