Come On A Free Cruise

You are cordially invited to join Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske for a free cruise of the

Port of Long Beach on:

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Boarding Location: Departs from Dock 2 at Rainbow Harbor, adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific

Guest Arrival: No later than 5:30 p.m. - Boat departs promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Food and beverages provided

Attire: Casual - rubber soled shoes - light jacket

Parking: Aquarium of the Pacific Parking Structure

{$8.00 for Parking}

Come join your friends and neighbors on a cruise of the Port of Long Beach and learn about how this major seaport provides a tremendous economic engine for Southern California. You will be amazed at what goes on right here in Long Beach. For our guests with disabilities, please inform us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

Please RSVP by calling 562-570-6932 or emailing district5@longbeach.gov.

Contact Us and Let Us Know Who Will Be Attending this Fun Event!

Office of Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske

phone: 562 570-6932 or email: district5@longbeach.gov

And a clarification from City Manager on City Salaries

After the first memo and LBBJ article appeared on City salaries, the City Manager sent a clarification on their prior memorandum:

Clarification on 100 Club

City Mangement Response to Article on Employee Salaries

Annually, the Long Beach Business Journal runs an article listing all the salaried employees in the City who make $100,000 or more and those who are approaching the $100,000 figure. Here's the link to that article. Below is an explanation by City Management:

City Salaries in Long Beach

Dog and Cat Licensing -- An Explanation

Many of you have asked why the City of Long Beach is now going door to door on the issue of dog and cat licensing. Below is a memo from the City Manager explaining:

Dog  and Cat Licensing