Jim McDonnell, candidate for Los Angeles County sheriff, announced that he has garnered the endorsement of State Senator Alex Padilla.
Steve Neal candidate for the 64th Assembly District, has announced that he has received the endorsement from AFSCME California and State Senator Ricardo Lara.
John Goya, candidate for 70th State Assembly District, will host an arts education summit on Thursday, May 22 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Long Beach Grand, 4101 Willow St. Tickets are $50 per person and $320 for a table of eight. Special guests will include actress Irene Miracle and filmmaker FX Feeney. To RSVP or for more information, email nancy@johngoya.com or call (562) 714-3477.
Damon Dunn, candidate in the run-off election for Long Beach mayor, has announced receiving the following endorsements: Former City Manager and former Harbor Commissioner Jim Hankla; former police chief Bill Ellis; former 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich; former Mayor Ernie Kell; former 5th District Councilmember Jackie Kell; Board of Education member Felton Williams; Long Beach City College Board of Trustees President Jeff Kellogg; 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske; former LBUSD Board of Education Member Bobbie Smith; and former Mayor Beverly O’Neill.
Robert Garcia, candidate in the run-off election for Long Beach mayor, has announced receiving the following endorsements: Congressmember Janice Hahn; Congressmember Alan Lowenthal; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; former Long Beach Mayor Dr. Tom Clark; the Long Beach Police Officers Association; Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster; and School Board President John McGinnis.
James Johnson, candidate in the run-off election for Long Beach city attorney, has announced receiving the endorsement of civil-rights attorney Matthew Pappas.
Charles Parkin, candidate in the run-off election for Long Beach city attorney, has announced that he has garnered the following endorsements: Long Beach Community College President of the Board of Trustees and former 8th District Long Beach City Councilmember Jeff Kellogg; former President of the Long Beach Bar Association and current Long Beach City College Trustee Doug Otto; and 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske.
Carl Kemp, candidate in the run-off election for the 5th District Long Beach City Council seat, has announced receiving the endorsements of former Mayor Ernie Kell; former 5th District Councilmember Jackie Kell and former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neill.
A group known as Signal Hill Residents for Responsible Government/No on Measure U has launched a campaign against the measure, which will be on the June 3 primary-election ballot. If approved, Measure U would amend the charter of Signal Hill to require a two-thirds majority vote in a citywide election for the approval of property taxes, property assessments, bonded indebtedness, sales taxes and certain city fees. Those interested in lawn signs or contributing may call (562) 494-6611.
