Robert Garcia, the new mayor of Long Beach, will visit Cal State Long Beach on Friday to launch his first term in office, emphasizing a firm connection between Long Beach’s educational institutions and economy.
Garcia, who was inaugurated as mayor on Tuesday, will be on campus to discuss his policy priorities “with the CEO’s of Long Beach educational institutions by his side,” according to campus publication News at the Beach.
This will be the first time that a Long Beach mayor has started the first term in office by “joining forces with Long Beach’s educational establishment,” according to News at the Beach.
CSULB’s new President Jane Close Conoley is also expected to speak at the event, marking her first Long Beach community address in her new role. Conoley officially began in her new position on Tuesday.
The presentation will take place at the University Student Union’s Ballroom on Friday at noon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and parking in lots 3 and 4 will be free for the event.