Top Long Beach political news: Council bids farewell to West; city moves ahead with police contract

Top Long Beach political news: Council bids farewell to West; city moves ahead with police contractPhoto: AngryJulieMonday/Flickr
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Published on September 18, 2019

Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening in local government and politics, right now.

Long Beach City Council bids farewell to longtime City Manager Pat West

The City Council recognized West’s 14 years with Long Beach, and 12 years in his current post, at its Tuesday, Sept. 17 meeting — the panel’s final meeting with West in the top jo…

Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Despite concerns about public-records disclosures, Long Beach moves ahead with new police contract

Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce was the only dissenter, citing concerns about the new public records policy.

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Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell endorses Doug Otto in Long Beach school board race

Doug Otto, a longtime member of the Long Beach City College board, has won the backing of another prominent local politician in his bid.

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