Mike Kowal, a candidate for the 8th district Long Beach Council seat prior to the redistricting process drew him out of that district, has chosen to endorse termed-out, current 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich for that position, stating that he hopes she will consider launching a write-in campaign. In an email sent to the Signal Tribune Thursday, Kowal said, in the event that Gabelich does not conduct a write-in campaign, he recommends that voters familiarize themselves with all other candidates before endorsing. “The 8th district has achieved much success over the past several years,” he said. “We cannot allow this momentum to slow. There are many competent, capable and credible residents who would do an excellent job and hopefully will consider taking on this very important position. For now, I suggest that anyone not feeling strongly about any of the declared candidates wait until the filing period closes before endorsing, donating or voting.”
