The next City Council election isn't until April, but it's never too early to start getting to know the candidates. 7th District council candidate Jill Hill, president of the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance, is having a meet and greet event Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bonanza Restaurant, 1810 W. Willow St.
The public is invited to the free event, and there will be appetizers and refreshments.
Running against Hill are Assistant City Auditor James Johnson and Jack Smith, a Hollywood line producer and local homeless and housing advocate. A third candidate, Long Beach City College Trustee Roberto Uranga, had been in the running, but he dropped out last week. However, his wife, 7th District Councilwoman Tonia Reyes Uranga, whose seat is supposed to open up next year, has said she may run for a third term as a write-in candidate.
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