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Item 18 — Black Community Health Assessment

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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveCarolyn EssexFeb 10, 2026

Supported the item and urged careful implementation with transparent follow-through on local hiring and health equity.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:20:47 →
SupportiveDr. HollieFeb 10, 2026

Co-author of the 2013 State of Black Long Beach report, said she was overwhelmed to finally see chronic Black unemployment prioritized.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:24:05 →
SupportiveDr. Sharifa BattsFeb 10, 2026

Spoke for the NAACP Long Beach Branch in support, offering to help expand community engagement in the assessment.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:27:01 →
SupportiveBrandie DavisonFeb 10, 2026

Supported the item on behalf of the Black Neighborhood Tenant Council.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:31:04 →
SupportiveKerry ChhayFeb 10, 2026

Spoke as an ally and District 6 resident in support of the item.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:32:05 →
SupportiveMelissa MorganFeb 10, 2026

A Black worker and BLM Grassroots member supported the item and urged more funding for the health department.

City Council - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:32:30 →