Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

Big news: we just announced 7 events and 5 venues for the 2028 #Olympics that will be coming here to Long Beach! The confirmation of these first seven sporting events to be held in Long Beach further solidifies our status as a premier sports destination and our commitment as a major Venue City for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Long Beach will be ready to welcome athletes, spectators and visitors from around the world and showcase our city’s vibrant sports culture and coastal features. #LA28 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkNffMzp

This Tuesday, July 16th, I will present Reverend Leon Wood, Paula E. Wood, Samuel “Skip” Keesal, and Beth Keesal with the 2024 Keys to the City in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the City of Long Beach and beyond. Join us as we celebrate these outstanding community leaders and thank them for their service to Long Beach! The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. at the start of the City Council meeting. All are welcome to attend.

It was great to meet our new CA State Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire earlier this week. He has a heart for California and a true understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in local government. Thanks for stopping by!

More great news today: Nikon AM Synergy Inc. will be housed at #Nikon’s 90,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility, right here in Long Beach! I'm thrilled that Nikon is growing their investment in our city. #NikonAMSynergy is hyper focused on serving customers within the space, aerospace, and defense industries and will be adding more engineering, R&D and #advancedmanufacturing jobs to Space Beach. #GrowLongBeach https://lnkd.in/gNVv8CMZ

We’re thrilled that Ford Motor Company is investing in Long Beach. Every day, more companies choose our city to bring jobs and innovation to our community. By investing in our local talent, we’ll continue expanding opportunities for Long Beach families. Read the latest from the Los Angeles Business Journal here: https://lnkd.in/gCeWH-fW

Shout out to our innovative Port of Long Beach, which has been named Best West Coast Seaport for the sixth year in a row. We’re going to continue investing in the operational excellence that makes America’s Green Gateway a national leader in goods movement. https://lnkd.in/gx9ssXau

Tune in—we’re underway!

#ICYMI: The El Dorado Duck Pond is open for the community to enjoy! With improved walking paths and fresh landscaping featuring California native plants, it's a great place to walk around with the family and enjoy a bit of nature.

Long Beach has a bright future ahead. I recently sat down with the Long Beach Business Journal to talk about the exciting developments happening in our city. Read about it in their latest issue: https://lnkd.in/gZhwSC_U

📢#ICYMI: We launched the application period for 2024-2025 #LongBeachPublicServiceCorps program which provides college students interested in pursuing careers in local government, nonprofit management and public service an opportunity to engage in paid fellowship opportunities across City departments. The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 30. Submit here today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gXc2fYty 🏷️ Pacific Gateway Long Beach City College Associated Students, Inc. at California State University Long Beach California State University, Long Beach California State University-Dominguez Hills Rex Richardson