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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 (Spring 2026)

  • Advisory Commission on Aging (2)
    • Commissioner over age of 50
    • Commissioner over age of 50
  • Airport Advisory Commission (1)
    • At large
  • Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Adviosry Commission (1)
    • Property Owner
  • Board of Health & Human Services (2)
    • State-licensed veterinarian
    • State-licensed pharmacist
  • Commission on Women & Girls (1)
    • At large
  • Commission on Youth & Families (1)
    • Commissioner under the age of 19
  • Economic Development Commission (2)
    • Education representative
    • Workforce representative
  • Equity & Human Relations Commission (2)
    • At large 
    • At large
  • Homeless Services Advisory Commission (2) 
    • Council District 8 representative
    • At large
  • Housing Authority (2)
    • Tenant commissioner
    • Tenant commissioner
  • Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (2)
    • Business representative
    • Vocational training
  • Marine Advisory Commission (4)
    • At large
    • At large
    • At large
    • At large
  • Planning Commision (2) 
    • At large
    • At large
  • Technology and Innovation Commission (1)
    • Commissioner with experience in technology and education
  • Transit Board of Directors (1)
    • Directorship 2
  • Veterans Affairs Commission (3)
    • Council District 2 representative
    • Council District 4 representative
    • Council District 5 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.