Monthly Regional news & updates
November | 2022
Shape our Roundtable and Advocacy Agenda!
Regional Leadership
The Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council plans the Regional Roundtables (discussions on CRE, community, or business issues within the region) and Power Hours, as well as other programs or events for the region.

The region encompasses the cities of Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, and the surrounding communities south of LAX and east toward the border with Orange County. 
Long Beach/South Bay Regional 2023 Events

Feedback from members demonstrates a clear preference for in-person events in the regions next year. As we plan for interesting and informative Regional Roundtables, one of the ideas presented has been to do more building tours. So, we want to know, do you want to host a building tour for your regional neighbors, or do you have a special building feature you want to share?

Please fill out the interest form below to let us know.  
Building Tour Interest Form
Yes, I am interested in hosting a Regional Roundtable Building Tour!
Yes, I have a special building feature I’d like to share!
LONG BEACH/SOUTH BAY MEMBERS WIN AT TOBY AND AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE GALA
Congratulations to TOBY winners, Del Amo Crossing, Aero Long Beach, and 909/999 North Pacific Coast Highway in the Long Beach-South Bay Region for winning The Outstanding Building of the Year Award in their categories.

And congratulations to our regional co-chair, Finland Alejo, for winning the Property Manager of the Year award!  
 
POLITICS AND POLICY

  • Long Beach Fire Chief Xavier Espino plans to retire at the end of the year.

  • Christopher Koontz has been named as the new Director of Development Services for the City of Long Beach. The department oversees planning, permitting, code enforcement, and housing services. 
  
UPCOMING EVENTS
ELECTIONS
Night in Long Beach/South Bay

The Long Beach/South Bay election night was active for BOMA/GLA. We interviewed numerous candidates across five jurisdictions in the area. Though Suzie Price lost her bid for Long Beach Mayor, three of our supported candidates pulled off victories. Read more... 

We thank all the members who could join the BOMA/GLA PAC candidate interviews. Your participation and perspective were invaluable! 
WERE YOU THERE?
Rain, sleet, or shine, nothing was going to stop our members from having a good time and hitting the greens at Palos Verdes Golf Club for a round of golf and networking.
BOMA ON THE FRONTLINE
Will The Port of Long Beach’s Plan to Go Green Bring More Supply Chain Issues?
The Port of Long Beach plans to make its port emission-free by 2035. 

Concerns remain that the technology and infrastructure are not ready for such an ambitious plan. And if not implemented correctly, the supply chain may continue to suffer disruptions. 
LA County Votes for Change in the Sheriff’s Department in 2022 Election
In last week’s midterm elections, Los Angeles County residents made it clear that they want changes in the sheriff’s department.

While the results from last Tuesday have not been finalized, the sheriff’s race and Measure A look like a foregone conclusion.
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