Let's get it on! It won't be quite no holds barred, but tonight may be one of the most lively local debates for the April 13 election.
The Long Beach Press Club is holding a debate for city attorney candidates Bob Shannon (the incumbent) and Tom Reeves (city prosecutor). Two lawyers going head to head? Should be riveting (no sarcasm meant either).
The debate will take place at 7 p.m. at the Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, and can also be viewed live online. Doors open at 5 p.m., and a full dinner menu and bar service will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Before and after the event, attendees can meet the candidates and members of the Press Club .
The Press Club has partnered with the organizers of Beer and Politics and InstantPresenter, which will be webcasting the debate live. The event can be viewed at www.instantpresenter.com/beerandpolitics.
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-
Have you looked into the fact that Mr. Shannon is endorsed by the LB POA? They are suing the city. Mr. Shannon is supposed to defending us.
This is a multi-million dollar suit. How can he accept an endorsement from them?
Will you ask him if he will tell the LB POA to drop the lawsuit?
That's a good point, though I should add that technically the lawsuit isn't by the POA. It is, however, by about 800 police officers who are POA members. A subtle distinction, perhaps, but a distinction none the less.