Long Beach-South Bay Archives

Long Beach CRE Leaders Gather for Insightful Tour & Discussion with Long Beach City Council Member

By Advocacy Staff | March 10, 2025

The Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council led by Ana Wood and Justin Monteleone recently gathered for an informative tour and discussion alongside Long Beach City Councilmember Mary Zendejas (who represents the coastal district) and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.

BOMA/GLA Advocacy Team Meets with the Mayor of El Segundo

By Advocacy Staff | March 1, 2025

The BOMA/GLA Advocacy team recently met with El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel, alongside key city officials, to discuss policy initiatives that could benefit the commercial real estate industry.

Long Beach’s New Storm Preparedness Campaign

By Advocacy Staff | February 3, 2025

As we head into another storm season, the City of Long Beach has launched the #BeStormSmart campaign to ensure residents and businesses are prepared for heavy rain and severe weather.

Long Beach State of the City: Progress and Opportunities for CRE Professionals

By Advocacy Staff | January 21, 2025

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson recently delivered the 2025 State of the City Address, sharing a progress report on key milestones and future initiatives.

Windstorm Threatens Southern California This Week

By Advocacy Staff | January 7, 2025

A dangerous windstorm is expected to hit Southern California, especially Los Angeles and Ventura counties, starting Tuesday January 7th.

Long Beach Advances New Tax Measure for November’s Ballot

By [email protected] | August 9, 2024

After being presented with four tax options, the Long Beach City Council voted to place a removal of the Utility Users Tax (UUT) exemption on the November ballot.
Now, Long Beach voters will decide the fate of the new tax proposal.

Long Beach Considers Transfer Tax to Shore Up Revenue

By [email protected] | June 10, 2024

This week, the Long Beach City Council will be presented with revenue options to compensate for declining oil tax revenues. A transfer tax proposal modeled on Measure ULA is among the revenue options on the menu.