About Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske

Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske was elected to the Long Beach City Council in 2006 to a four-year term of office. The 5th Council District is the largest council district in the City comprising more than 11.5 square miles. It is the largest because it has the least density of homes, apartments and/or condominiums. Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske is the only member of the Long Beach City Council to utilize a blog. She hopes that you will keep reading it as she writes about her experiences in local government.

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Billboards are like graffiti — they blight a neighborhood

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Thanks to Laurie Angel for sending me the following YouTube link from Scenic America:
http://youtube.com/user/ScenicAmerica
Folks, what are we thinking by even considering placing gigantic, electronic billboards along the freeways in Long Beach? Don’t tell me that we are so desperate for revenue that we are willing to litter Long Beach with electronic ads!
Take a look at […]

Endorsing Colleagues in the Assembly Race

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

There are two capable, qualified candidates in the 54th Assembly race that happen to be my colleagues on the City Council.
I won’t endorse in this race because I respect both candidates and quite frankly, one of them (or God forbid the Republican Registered Nurse wins) or both of them will continue to serve with me […]

City Expenditures on Press Telegram

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

In response to the City Council’s request of March 4, the City Manager has provided a breakdown of current and historical expenditures of the City on advertisements placed in the Press Telegram.
Current Fiscal year: $116,207 (6 months)
Fiscal year 2007: $241,911
Fiscal year 2006: $283,773
Fiscal year 2005: $270,874
The ads placed by the City are related to Community […]

I love animals..but could we also have a weekly crime report?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

This is for Justin Rudd, the Friends of the Animal Shelter and all of you out there who like animals…I love animals too, but some of my constituents are tired of every council meeting starting with a 5-10 minute presentation on the pet of the week needing adoption.
Let’s put this in context. The complaint isn’t that […]

It’s Time We Talk About the Art Museum

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Kudos to my colleagues on the Council Budget Committee to finally start talking about the $3 million debt of the LB Art Museum.
But before we go off selling the inventory of art that was donated or purchased by the Museum…I understand that with the proper management at the Museum we could lease out those pieces […]

Constituent Files Public Records Request on Schroeder Hall Proposal

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

My council office today received a public records request from a constituent for any and all documents, letters, records, notes (including emails) from or to 5th District Councilperson Gerrie Schipske and/or her Chief of Staff, Josh Butler, discussing or related to the Schroeder Hall US Army Reserve Center Base Reuse. Specifically the request includes, but […]

Broken Sidewalks

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

The Press Telegram did a multi-part series on the problems of broken sidewalks in the City — most particularly in the suburbs. It was a good series because it highlighted the on-going problem created by former City Councils — infrastructure was not attended to and now the costs to repair not only sidewalks but streets […]

All I need to know about life I learned from the Easter Bunny!

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Thought you might all like a little levity…
ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket
Walk softly and carry a big carrot
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears
There’s no such thing as too much candy
All work and no play can make you […]

Neighborhoods First Petition –Will be sent to Fed Government with Application

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

I have just issued the following press release tonite regarding the petition brought to City Council by Neighborhoods First representative, Joe Sopo:
Schipske Accepts Petitions From Neighborhoods First on Proposed Police Substation – Requests City Manager to Send Them With City’s Application to Federal Government
 
 
March 19, 2008 – Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske during a meeting of the […]

Spring Break and Curfew

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Parents — carefully read the following reminder from the Long Beach Police Department concerning Spring Break and Curfew:

The 2008 Spring Break for Long Beach students is fast approaching and schools will be closed the week of March 24th, with students returning to class on March 31st.
 
The Long Beach Police Department would like to remind parents […]

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