Acomplishments

Infrastructure

Chair of the City's Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee
Rebuilding Fire Station #9
$1 Million investment upgrade to Expo Arts Center
- Carpet, lighting, solar panels
Repaved Streets & Sidewalks across the Fifth District
- Accelerated the repaving of Carson St. & Clark Ave.
- Added Pedestrian Safety measures along major corridors
Traffic Calming
- Worked with Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association on repairing the Bixby/Weston Traffic Circle
- Over 500 Traffic Calming Requests that resulted in lowering speed limits across the Fifth District
- Initiated Long Beach’s work toward an Automated Speed Safety System Pilot Program under AB 645 to improve traffic safety citywide
Worked and met with Orange Ave. residents to address the Orange Ave. Bike lane Project and rejected city staff recommendation of eliminating all parking on West Orange Ave.

Parks and Open Space

Willow Springs Park
- Ushered in the long-awaited dedication of all 48 acres as park space in perpetuity
- Working with Friends of Willow Springs and regional partners to secure additional funding for park improvements
Heartwell Park
- New baseball field lights for little league
- New Mural a Community Center
- Replanting of trees
- Refreshed bike racks
- Working with Congressman Garcia on additional funding for future walking paths & amenities
Across the Fifth District and in all our parks, advocated for additional city funding for tree planting across all neighborhoods and parks to enhance urban forest
Worked with neighborhood associations on amenities for our local parks like: bike racks, new picnic benches, playground equipment, refresh community spaces, and more.

Long Beach Airport & General Aviation Concerns

Successfully fought to increase fine for noise violations with ongoing increases for inflation
Advocates to have in the City Budget the continuation of subsidies to encourage the use of the unleaded fuel available (Subsidies come from Airport Fund and not taxpayer dollars)
First Councilmember to meet with local advocates to address the General Aviation concerns
Called for comprehensive report around general aviation operations and flight schools at the Long Beach Airport
Traveled to Washington DC three times to meet with FAA to advocate for increased urgency in the efforts to eliminate the use of leaded fuel altogether...because 2030 is too long to wait

Public Safety and Fire Resources

Support Council Action on attractive incentive packages for new recruits and lateral transfers
Support the Accomplishment of city's 3rd back-to-back LBPD Academy increased funding to support additional rescue and paramedic assessment unit pilot program
Supported extending and strengthening Long Beach Fire Department’s Rescue 2 staffing program to improve emergency response

Housing

Worked with City Staff to have an emergency RV Lot Storage lot in the industrial area of the Fifth District removing them from our streets and neighborhoods
Broke ground on the Sunrise Senior Housing Facility off Los Coyotes Diag./Wardlow
Continue to advocate to City Staff and Non-profit housing developers to consider neighborhood feedback on future housing developments

Small Business Corridors/Economic Development

Support the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association in their ongoing community activations and business efforts
Led efforts to streamline event permitting processes for local Business Improvement Districts and neighborhood business associations
Supported small businesses through city processes to expedite openings and improvements
Work with Economic Development on supporting efforts for more activation at Norse Way and Parkview Village
Working with city staff and outside parties to activate and/or purchase vacant private properties
Advanced stronger code enforcement measures to address blight, vacant lots, and neglected storefronts

Keeping residents informed

Meets regularly with neighborhood leaders, whether they lead formal neighborhood associations or simply gather their neighbors on their block to discuss hyperlocal issues
Host monthly community meetings alternating between Wardlow Park and Expo Arts Center, bringing City Staff to residents
Since Jan. 19, 2023 has maintained a weekly e-newsletter informing residents on all the happenings across the Fifth District and City
Since taking office the Fifth District Team has handled over 9,000 unique cases via email/phone/or visits to the Wardlow Park Field Office
Table at community events across the district to allow for interactions with residents during non-traditional hours

Legislative Actions

Feasibility study to draft an ordinance to establish buffer zones for smoke shops and smoking lounges around sensitive receptors like schools, libraries, parks, and senior facilities
Represented Long Beach in Washington, D.C. advocating for federal partnerships and investment opportunities for the city
Called for comprehensive infrastructure and emergency response reviews following major water main breaks and boil water notices in Long Beach
Supported a pilot program exploring safe shared e-scooter use on the Beach Bike Path
Advanced planning efforts for future skate parks and expanded recreational opportunities for youth and residents across Long Beach
Authored legislation officially recognizing Harvey Milk Day and LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Long Beach, including adoption of the Progress Pride Flag at Civic Plaza and City facilities
Advanced efforts to improve LGBTQ+ health equity through collection and reporting of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data
Every year, recognized National Banned Books Week in Long Beach and affirmed support for intellectual freedom and access to information
Championed expanding access to Long Beach Public Library’s Libby digital services to broaden access to books and educational resources
Initiated updates to Long Beach’s outdated “House Numbers on Curbs” ordinance to improve enforcement, neighborhood standards, and emergency visibility

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