Currently holds the office of Long Beach City Mayor until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Long Beach City Mayor in 2022 California General Election.
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Get StartedCreating more opportunities for local businesses through city procurement and contracting, with a focus on ensuring greater access for business owners of color, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more
We are poised to be the epicenter for modern and emerging industries that boost our economy. We must maximize these thriving businesses, including aerospace, manufacturing, and renewable energy, while thoughtfully mitigating potential impacts on our neighborhoods. Learn more
Neighborhood revitalization efforts that incorporate arts and culture while preserving and expanding affordable housing options. Learn more
Inclusive workforce development strategies that provide pathways to careers and employment for those experiencing barriers to employment, such as those formerly incarcerated. Learn more
We will restructure the Mayor’s Office to include a dedicated focus on guiding Long Beach’s economic recovery. Learn more
Ensuring every resident has access to training and education programs that provide access to quality, family-sustaining jobs. Learn more
Within the first 100 days as Mayor, Rex will work to partner with LA County to put in motion a plan to establish a local mental health bureau within the Long Beach Health Department. Learn more
We will form a cross-agency collaboration between the City, Long Beach City College and the Long Beach Unified School District to establish a ‘Housing Promise’ – a commitment to work together to ensure Long Beach’s children and families are provided the housing stability that they need to ensure educational outcomes, economic opportunity, and a lasting community where everyone thrives. Learn more
Providing tenants with the right to counsel and tenant’s rights education to support tenant-landlord disputes. Learn more
Expanding rental assistance programs for low-income families, seniors, and differently-abled communities. Learn more
Exploring community benefits packages that prioritize the hire of local workers, living wages, and local contracting opportunities for all major developments in the city. Learn more
Attracting quality jobs that pay a living wage. Learn more
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