Long Beach Amphitheater

Commented on concert radius clauses and venue competition during the amphitheater discussion.

Long Beach Symphony's development vice president voiced support, saying the venue could allow wider and more diverse programming.

Spoke for Harbor Breeze Cruises, saying more waterfront visitors will benefit restaurants, parking, and boat tours.

Representing 400-plus small businesses, said the hospitality community is excited to capture visitor traffic.

The convention center leader said the project expands tourism beyond conventions and offered to help track economic data.

Called himself agnostic but raised concerns about risk, optimistic year 6-10 projections, and urged transit integration and a Tidelands spending policy.

A local business owner excited to see the waterfront activated and the city's profile raised.