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What’s at stake in this race
The mayor is Long Beach’s most visible public official. The mayor has enormous power to set the city’s agenda by presiding over City Council meetings and helping craft the annual budget.
The mayor does not vote on City Council items but can veto legislation the council passes. They greatly influence city priorities by introducing City Council items and using their public presence to build political support.
Whoever wins will represent the city on the world stage when the Olympics come to the L.A. area in 2028, including 11 events in Long Beach. Helping set priorities and building excitement for the lead-up to the Olympics will be a crucial part of the job…