LONG BEACH, Calif. — A large banner reading “ICE Out of Long Beach” was briefly displayed this week on the top floor balcony of Long Beach City Hall, just outside the mayor’s office.
The banner drew immediate attention from people in the area and on social media after it was seen attached to the balcony railing overlooking the Civic Center. City officials later confirmed that the banner was not paid for with taxpayer money and did not involve the use of public funds and will then be donated to a Long Beach community-based organization.
Statement from the Mayor Rex Richardson office:…