Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in parks rec with high priority
2026 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration
Planning for the November Veterans Day event is ahead of schedule, with 11 of 25 resource fair vendor slots filled and a new flyer awaiting approval. There will be no veterans recognition ceremony this year and the flyover was cut as too expensive; commissioners will help promote the event and invite council offices.
2026 Veterans Day event planning
The November 7 event is funded through the Special Events bureau, but the commission must now supply volunteer labor for the resources fair, recognition ceremony, and promotion that staff can no longer cover.