City of Long Beach

Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at-large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a two-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of eight years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. The City of Long Beach provides all traditional public services. In addition to its traditional services, the City also maintains one of the world’s busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade. Long Beach also has its own full-service commercial airport, and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department. Long Beach is supported by a total FY 2022 budget of approximately $2.9 billion, with the General Fund budget totaling $622.2 million. It has a FY 2022 proposed Capital Improvement Budget of $469.9 million. More than 5,581 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations.