Mayor Rex Richardson
Mayor, City of Long Beach
Rex Richardson is a husband, father, and the 29th Mayor of Long Beach. Mayor Richardson’s history in Long Beach is grounded in empowering communities to have a seat at the table.
Mayor Richardson has a distinguished record of public service. Richardson’s electoral history includes serving as a Long Beach City Councilmember from 2014 – 2022, representing the Ninth District. He served two terms as Vice Mayor. He also broke barriers as the first African American Mayor of Long Beach.
His track record of pursuing positive change for his community has left an indelible mark on the entire city. He has continually worked alongside neighborhood leaders to bring vital public safety, economic, and community investments to Long Beach.
On the national level, Mayor Richardson serves on the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors. Richardson is also a Mayoral Co-Chair of Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, a bipartisan coalition of leaders dedicated to increasing housing access across the nation.
Regionally, Richardson is Chair of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA, pronounced "la casa") and has previously served as past President of the Southern California Association of Governments. He has also held the position of Western District Cities Representative on the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board. Richardson is a graduate of the Harvard City Leadership Initiative and the Yale Mayors College.
Mayor Rex Richardson is the leader of the 44th most populous city in America, home to the nation’s second largest port and Space Beach, which is amongst the fastest-growing aerospace clusters in the country.
Since taking office, Mayor Richardson has been at the forefront of addressing the most pressing challenges facing Long Beach through his “Opportunity Beach” Agenda, which focused on key priorities such as homelessness, economic recovery, public safety, youth development, and environmental sustainability.
Mayor Richardson and his wife, Dr. Nina Richardson, are proudly raising their two young daughters, Alina and Mila, in the North Long Beach community. He understands the work and determination it takes for families and communities to climb into the middle class. He believes that everyone, no matter their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to thrive.
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Welcome Celebration
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join LULAC National and the California Host Committee for the official Welcome Celebration as we celebrate 96 years of unwavering resilience, persistence, and hard work by LULAC members—not only in California, but across the United States. From desegregating public schools in Mendez v. Westminster (1947), to fighting Proposition 187 (1994), to aiding families affected by the 2025 wildfires, LULAC has stood strong in the face of adversity. This night, we celebrate that legacy—with live music, light refreshments, and unmistakable California style.