Of course, that is in theory. If city negotiators can't work out pay freezes or defer contractual pay raises with all nine of Long Beach's employee unions, furloughs could yet be implemented. We'll have to wait and see.
This Friday, police, fire and paramedic emergency services still will be available by calling 911, and gas and public works services are available 24/7 by calling 562-435-6711. The Long Beach Public Library also will be open.
The closed city offices include: City Hall , 333 W. Ocean Blvd.; all city pools, except for private swim lessons; all Parks, Recreation and Marine administrative offices and community and senior centers; El Dorado Nature Center; Fire Department Headquarters, 3205 Lakewood Blvd.; Marine Safety Headquarters, 225 Marina Drive.; Health Department Main Facility, 2525 Grand Ave., and all other facilities, except Multi-Service Center and North Facility Center. For a complete list of closed city offices, go to www.longbeach.gov.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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