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City of Long Beach Mayor

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    Oscar Cancio
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    Chris Sweeney
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Ballot Designation Business Owner
Candidate's Political Party Non-Partisan
Campaign Email info@sweeneyforlb.com
Campaign Website http://sweeneyforlb.com
First, I will focus on restoring consistent and effective public safety by ensuring our police and fire departments have the resources they need, while improving coordination and accountability across city services.

Second, we must take a more results-driven approach to homelessness. That means better oversight of funding, expanding access to services that lead to long-term stability, and ensuring our neighborhoods remain clean, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Third, I will prioritize economic growth by making Long Beach more business-friendly. This includes cutting red tape, streamlining permitting processes, and supporting small businesses so we can reduce vacancies, create jobs, and strengthen our local economy. These priorities are about delivering real results and improving quality of life across Long Beach.
I’m not a career politician. I’m a small business owner who has lived in Long Beach for nearly 20 years and cares deeply about the direction of our city. Like many residents, I’ve seen the challenges firsthand. Public safety concerns, homelessness, unclean streets, aging infrastructure, and a business environment that makes it harder to succeed.

Over the past decade, I built my company, RightMealz, from the ground up without outside funding. That experience taught me how to set a vision, make tough decisions, and execute. There’s a difference between making promises and delivering results. I bring a results-driven mindset grounded in fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency. I believe leadership should be measured by outcomes, not intentions.

Long Beach gave me the opportunity to build my life, and I’m committed to making sure others have that same opportunity.