Rex Richardson
Coverage of Rex Richardson in the Nexus archive.
- Long Beach plans to cut hundreds of jobs to cover multimillion-dollar shortfall
Long Beach plans to lay off over 260 city employees and cut 200 vacant positions across departments like police, fire, and homeless services to address a $58 million budget shortfall. The 2026-27 fiscal year budget includes new initiatives but emphasizes cuts due to rising costs, legal payouts, and reduced tax revenue.
- Long Beach will soon start planning budget cuts. Here’s how you can weigh in
Long Beach is planning budget cuts to address a multi-million dollar deficit, with public input opportunities through five community meetings in August 2026. The city will release its proposed 2027 budget in late July, followed by hearings and deliberations involving the City Council and Budget Oversight Committee.
- 1 week before election, Long Beach leaders face accountability questions over homeless response
Long Beach city leaders defend the leadership of the Homeless Bureau despite criticism over oversight failures, a $24 million contract with a later-fired provider, a failed tiny home project, and rising homelessness. City Manager Tom Modica and Mayor Rex Richardson express confidence in the bureau's response to controversies, while some council members acknowledge concerns about contracting oversight.