PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach is hosting two Sidewalk Vending Community Feedback Meetings to seek community feedback on the development of sidewalk vending regulations for Long Beach. Feedback from the community meetings will be utilized to help inform sidewalk vending regulations that address the needs and concerns of sidewalk vendors, residents, business owners and other stakeholders. Community members are encouraged to join the conversation by participating in one of the community meetings.

Thursday, January 26 (In-Person)
Cal Rec Community Center
1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration is encouraged to help staff estimate turnout: https://bit.ly/lbsvJan26.

Monday, January 30 (Virtual)
Virtual via Zoom
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration required: https://bit.ly/lbsvJan30.

The Sidewalk Vending Community Feedback Meetings will be conducted in English with Spanish interpretation. Those requiring interpretation in Khmer or Tagalog may request it by completing the registration form by 11 a.m. on Jan. 23.

To stay connected about all matters related to sidewalk vendor policies and regulations, community members are also encouraged to complete the interest form. Those who submit an interest form will receive updates when available, including any upcoming community engagement opportunities and other key milestones.

For more information, visit longbeach.gov/sidewalkvending.

For additional questions, people may call 562.570.6211 or email lbbiz@longbeach.gov with the subject line, “Sidewalk Vending.”