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Most people think the mayor runs Long Beach.

That’s not how the city works.

Long Beach operates under a council-manager system — meaning the CITY COUNCIL has far more power than many voters realize.

Here’s why this election matters:
🗳 The mayor’s office is up for grabs
🗳 Five city council seats are on the ballot
🗳 The people elected will shape the city for years

The city council:
➡️ Hires the city manager
➡️ Controls budgets
➡️ Approves major projects
➡️ Sets policy and direction

And all of this is happening while the city faces:
• A projected $60M budget deficit
• Homelessness concerns
• Traffic fatalities
• Public projects with rising costs and delays

Examples:
📍 Long Beach amphitheater: $14M → $21M+
📍 Colorado Lagoon restoration: $26M → $32M+
📍 Multiple city projects facing delays and scrutiny

This election is bigger than campaign slogans.

It’s about who voters trust to make decisions — and who should be held accountable for the direction of Long Beach.

Do you think most people understand how Long Beach government actually works?

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