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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zaferia business district assessment renewal
Businesses in the Zaferia district along East Anaheim Street would keep paying their annual assessment for cleaning, promotion, and parking services for another year. A public hearing gives property owners a chance to protest.
NACW 2027 conference bid
A new ad hoc committee will prepare a proposal, due October 15, to host the National Association of Commissions for Women conference in Long Beach in 2027, bringing visitors and visibility to the city.
Men's Room Bar Entertainment Permit
A historic Broadway-corridor gay bar won its entertainment permit with conditions limiting hours and banning outdoor amplified music. Supporters called it a vital LGBTQ safe space; a neighbor raised ongoing noise complaints.