LONG BEACH — The Long Beach City College Faculty Association or LBCCFA,
Certificated Hourly Instructors or LBCC CHI), and Council of Classified Employees or LBCCE-AFT-AFL-CIO May 23 all formally endorsed Dick Gaylord for the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees District 4 seat that will be open this November as Trustee Herlinda Chico departs the board.
Gaylord, a longtime community volunteer and Long Beach businessman, served over 20 years on the Long Beach City College personnel commission, including as its chair. He has taught at California State University, Long Beach; served as chair of both the Long Beach planning and civil rights commissions; and has served as president of both the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
“After an extensive interview process, the faculty of Long Beach City College are proud to endorse Dick Gaylord for the open College District Board Area 4 seat,” said Jeffrey Sabol, Chair of the Faculty Association’s Political Action Committee. “We are very impressed with his extensive background, community experience, vision of placing students and the campus ahead of personal politics, and strong working knowledge of Long Beach City College. He will represent our College District and community well.”