BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach OF LONG BEACH
Executive Offices:
3635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-5945
Federal ID#: 95-1643977 August 14, 2023
www.bgclublb.org
RE: Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget - Support Agenda Item 16 - August 15, 2024 Agenda
Board of Directors
Robert Renteria, Board Chair
* Barbie Barker Dear Honorable Long Beach Mayor and City Councilmembers, Matt Browning
* Trent Bryson I am writing to express my support for the proposed investments in District 6 outlined Kelly Buck in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. These investments hold great promise for our James Bunnell
Andrea Carlson district and its residents, offering numerous benefits that will enrich our community.
Eric Chapman
Fernando Chavez The allocation of $3,700,000 towards the MLK Jr. Park Master Planning, Restroom Tony Chukuka
Carlos Delherra Renovation, and Critical Repairs to the Community Center, and the proposed Kim Estes renovation of MacArthur Park, with an investment of $400,000, are vital steps towards Damon Haber
* Brian Holmen enhancing our local parks to better foster a welcoming environment for all and will Albert Israel
Sandi Kayse undoubtedly revitalize our cherished community space, providing a safe and enjoyable Perla Hernandez Lastra
Mark S. Latimer environment for families and individuals alike. Additionally, the one-time investment Nathan Lee
of $90,000 in the Hoops After Dark Summer Season will provide our youth with an * Daniel Munzer
Liz Munzer engaging and safe platform for recreation and skill-building.
Chris Nunley
Michaela Pereira Furthermore, the Cambodia Town Grand Entrance, supported with $1,000,000, will Andy Perez
Stefan Perovich serve as a symbol of our dedication to celebrating the diversity that enriches our William Phillips
Blythe Reyes district. Similarly, the allocation of $500,000 for VIP Records Placemaking and Signage Diana Rodriguez showcases the commitment to preserving our local cultural heritage. Additionally, the Mitchell Shenkin
Matt Simon $25,000 increase for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade will undoubtedly contribute to Timothy Tadler
* Grant Uba, M.D. the success of this significant event, celebrating the values of unity and equality that Marcus Williams
Diana Wolf Dr. King stood for.
Finally, the allocation of $100,000 for a consultant to oversee the creation, Directors Emeritus
Greg Bombard management, and oversight of cultural centers will ensure an effective development of * Richard Bryson
* John Dameron cultural centers that fosters artistic and cultural expression that reflects our * John Di Carlo
* Scott Dionne
* Cheryl Fox I am confident that these investments will contribute significantly to the growth, * Larry Jackson
Fred Jensen vibrancy, and well-being of our district.
Gene Johnson, CPM
* Irv Miller Thank you for your attention to these matters. I urge you to approve the proposed John Morris
* Mitch Rouse budget and continue to support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the * Rocky Suares lives of residents.
* John C. Wallace^
John Zar
Jim Zupanovich
Sincerely,
Chief Executive Officer
Don Rodriguez
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