Mayor Bob Foster announced today that he has appointed attorney Susan Wise to the Harbor Commission.
"Susan will be a great addition to the Harbor Commission," Foster said in a statement. "Her intellect, experience and problem-solving skills will be invaluable as she participates in the decisions that will greatly impact the Port of Long Beach."
The City Council must confirm the mayor's appointment to make it official.
Wise would replace Doris Topsy-Elvord, who retired at the end of June after serving five years on the commission. Wise will serve a six-year term.
The five-member commission oversees a $1 billion budget in one of the nation's busiest ports.
Wise has been an attorney for almost 34 years with experience in both commercial and civil cases, and as a Superior Court mediator, according to the mayor's office. She is a partner with Long Beach-based Wise Pearce Yocis & Smith.
A 3rd District resident who has been in Long Beach more than 30 years, Wise has been active in the community, volunteering on the board of directors for the Children's Clinic, the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, Long Beach Bar Foundation and the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership.
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Susan Wise is a fantastic choice. She's fair, smart, and a very hard worker. Mayor Foster once again proves he's a great leader.