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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Check cashing companies

Ban on Check Cashing Companies — Not just in Redevelopment areas

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

The City Council voted to put a moratorium on check cashing and pay day advance companies throughout the city so that the City can study the impact of the growth of these businesses.
At first, Councilmember Lowenthal proposed that the ban be put in the downtown area and in “redevelopment areas.” Problem with that proposal — […]