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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Fiscal Accountability Measures Need to Be Put In Place First — or With Parcel Tax

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

My meeting last night on the proposed parcel tax drew in excess of 100 residents. Based upon the questions raised last night (and I will post them later) and the emails I am receiving, it is very clear that the City needs to put into place fiscal accountability measures in order for the citizens to […]