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Tag: Lena Gonzalez
Ordinance proposed to protect hospitality industry workers rejected by city council
Personal stories given by hotel workers and supporters of the suggested ordinance to protect Long Beach hospitality workers failed to convince the Long Beach city council to approve the proposal Tuesday night. The hospitality work and safety ordinance, proposed by councilmember Lena Gonzalez, includes regulations for physical labor by limiting[Read More…]
City Council hopes to provide shelter and services for the homeless through city-wide funding
The Long Beach City Council voted to approve and accept funding in order to address the homeless population Tuesday night. Although the homeless population in Long Beach has decreased according to a count earlier this year conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, homelessness remains an issue[Read More…]
Elderly and people with disabilities stand strong at LB city council meeting
Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a motion to encourage the city attorney to draft an ordinance to regulate elevator repairs for equipment failure in commercial and residential buildings. The ordinance would call for repairs to be done within seven days for facilities housing seniors, people with disabilities and people[Read More…]