Commissions, Boards, and Committees

Welcome to the City of Long Beach Commissions, Boards and Committees information site. These community based commissions play a vital role in bringing transparency, change, and growth to the City of Long Beach. Thank you for your interest.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson is calling on the "Best and Brightest" across the city to apply to serve on City Commissions. Mayor Richardson has made access to these opportunities a priority and is seeking applicants from across the city to help insure that our Commissions best reflect the communities they serve.

Current Commissioner Vacancies (Fall 2026)

• Airport Advisory Commission (1)
  • At Large
• Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation (1)
  • Disabled Individual
• Board of Health & Human Services (3)
  • State Licensed Veterinarian
  • State Licensed Pharmacist
  • Mental Health Professional
• Climate Resilient & Sustainable City Commission (2)
  • Council District 7 representative
  • Council District 9 representative
• Commission for Women and Girls (3)
  • Council District 3 representative
  • Council District 6 representative
  • At Large
• Commission on Youth and Families (3)
  • At Large
• Cultural Heritage Commission (1)
  • At Large
• Economic Development Commission (2)
  • Education representative
  • Workforce representative
• Equity and Human Relations Commission (3)
  • At Large
  • Council District 2 representative
  • Council District 6 representative
• Homeless Services Advisory Commission (1)
  • Council District 5 representative
• Housing Authority (1)
  • Tenant Commissioner
• Marine Advisory (3)
  • At Large
• Planning Commission (2)
  • At Large
• Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
  • Council District 9 representative
• The Long Beach Community Investment Company (1)
  • At Large
• Transactions and Use Tax Citizens' Advisory Committee (2)
  • At Large
• Transit Board of Directors (1)
  • Directorship No. 2
• Veterans Affairs Commission (1)
  • Council District 4 representative

Please consider applying below.

The Mayor's Office accepts applications all year long. Applications are kept on file for 2 years. If you have any questions please contact readytoserve@longbeach.gov or call (562) 570-6801. For a detailed explanation of the commission process please select Commission, Board, and Committee Handbook. This is provided in a pdf format.

You will have an opportunity to upload a resume or letter of support from your Council Office or other city and community leaders with your application.

View a complete list of commissions below. Please note: you must first select a commission from the dropdown menu labeled "Please select a commission" to view more information.