11:45am | The Long Beach Area Group of the Sierra Club announced two key endorsements in the race for Long Beach City Council: Suja Lowenthal in the 2nd District and Lillian Kawasaki in the 8th district. Both women have notable environmental records in the elected offices they hold. 

Sierra Club Group Chair Gabrielle Weeks said Kawasaki and Lowenthal have been communicative with the Sierra Club on environmental issues. Says Weeks, “Our interview committee was impressed by both candidates, and our volunteers look forward to supporting them.”

On April 10, 2012, the even numbered districts will have elections for Long Beach City Council. The Sierra Club is not making endorsements in the 4th or 6th Districts. There will be no election in the 6th District since the incumbent is running unopposed. Additionally, Weeks said the incumbent didn’t respond to offers to participate in the endorsement process.

In the 4th District, Weeks said, “We did not find a candidate who was a strong and consistent voice for the environment in the candidates we interviewed.”
February 3, 10:00am | Lillian Kawasaki, candidate for the 8th District City Council seat to be determined April 10, will open her campaign office next Saturday in a public reception. 

Currently Director to the Water Replenishment District which represents Long Beach and six surrounding cities, Kawasaki announced her bid to run for Council back in November. She will be facing off against Al Austin and Gustavo Rivera. 

The opening reception will be held next Saturday, February 11 at 3844 Atlantic Avenue from 10:00am-2:00pm. Open commentary will be welcomed at 10:30am. For more information, please call 424-206-3553.
                                                                                                                                                                               
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