Councilmembers Patrick O'Donnell and Robert Garcia issued the following statements on Tuesday's City Council vote to fund the city's share of an Army Corps breakwater feasibility study:
O'DONNELL: "Tonight, I am proud to say that the Council took a historic step towards the restoration of our shore. The Council's decision to direct the city manager to enter into a Federal Cost-Share Agreement with the Army Corps for the Long Beach breakwater feasibility study is a win-win for our residents and the region. We are one step closer to cleaner water, a more vital economy, and increased recreational opportunities."
GARCIA: "Long Beach took a bold and courageous step forward by supporting and funding the breakwater feasibility study. We now have a historic opportunity to remake our shoreline and bring waves and clean water back to our city. As we move forward, we will ensure that the study fully looks at protection of our coastal homes and the Port of Long Beach."
Joe Segura, a mild-mannered reporter for a major metropolitan newspaper, has covered Gotham City, er Long Beach, for 34 years. During his very, very long -- endless -- tenure, he's covered almost every beat, and he was the main writer for BeachWeek, which focused on life and lifestyles of the shoreline communities from downtown Long Beach to the Huntington Beach pier.
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