The Write-In Val Lerch 2010 committee will have a campaign fundraiser at Phil Trani’s restaurant, 3490 Long Beach Blvd., on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. More at (562) 884-2759 and writeinvallerch.com.
Long Beach City Attorney Robert Shannon, who is seeking re-election in April, has secured support from: Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley; State Senator Alan Lowenthal; Doris Topsy-Elvord, former Long Beach City Councilmember and former president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission; Bob Luman, Long Beach Chief of Police (retired); Dave Ellis, Long Beach fire chief (retired); James Hankla, Long Beach city manager (retired) and former president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission.
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Assemblyman Warren Furutani, and Skip Keesal will host a fundraiser to support Tonia Reyes Uranga’s re-election to the Long Beach City Council, at The Law Offices of Keesal, Young and Logan, 400 Oceangate, 14th floor, on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 4:30pm to 6pm.
Councilmember Suja Lowenthal (District 2) has endorsed the James Johnson for City Council. A partial list of his endorsements can be viewed on the campaign website www.johnsonforcitycouncil.com. “James is a leader with the knowledge, energy and commitment to unleash the magnificent potential of our community,” Councilmember Lowenthal said. “I am pleased to endorse him, and I look forward to working with him towards a better Long Beach.”