Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. File photo.
LONG BEACH — Long Beach City Council Aug. 24, voted unanimously to adopt a budget for the next fiscal year. The city’s 2022 budget, as Mayor Robert Garcia nored in an email announcement, is balanced, responsible and reflects the city’s strong foundation for a recovery from this historic economic and public health crisis. It includes no cuts, no deficit, replenishes city reserves and positions Long Beach to continue building back stronger than ever.
Long Beach’s adopted budget also includes approval of the Long Beach Recovery Act, which invests $249.3 million in our COVID-19 recovery. Collectively, these programs will reach small businesses, non-profit organizations, tenants, landlords, arts organizations and others in long Beach who need the support in the year ahead. The budget includes the following:
Economic Recovery ($64 million)
Healthy and Safe Community ($108.5 million)
Securing the City’s Future ($76.7 million)
The budget also includes:
$1.3 million in Measure US funding for children and youth, community health and climate change programs.
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