Alan Lowenthal, who represents Long Beach in the House, announces retirement
Rep. Alan Lowenthal announced Thursday he would retire from Congress at the end of his term, saying in a message to constituents it was time to spend more time with his family.
Lowenthal said he decided to run for Long Beach City Council nearly 30 years ago to the day because he didn’t feel like his council member listened to him or his neighbors. In his lengthy political career, which began in Long Beach City Hall and included stints in both chambers of the California Legislature, Lowenthal said he has committed himself to listening to his constituents, serving their interests and doing his best.
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia described the congressman as “a mentor, a close friend, and an incredible representative for Long Beach.”The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is redrawing the state’s 53 congressional districts into 52, and it is not clear how the boundary lines of Lowenthal’s district will change, complicating the decision making of candidates who might want to replace the veteran lawmaker. The commission faces a Dec.
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