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<h4>Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, Ph.D. represents North Long Beach on the Long Beach City Council, proudly representing the diverse neighborhoods and communities of the Ninth Council District. Elected in 2022, she brings a rare blend of scientific expertise, community advocacy, and policy experience to City Hall — all rooted in her deep commitment to equity, public health, and North Long Beach families.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3ea80544-57d0-4852-8665-4e4df15ca23d/1007f89c-6cb3-4481-8808-cee1d5c20294/1007f89c-6cb3-4481-8808-cee1d5c20294.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8192%2C5464&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Dr. Ricks-Oddie currently serves as Chair of the Budget Oversight Committee, Vice Chair of the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee, and Vice Chair of the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach. She also plays a key role on the Housing and Public Health Committee, the I-710 Oversight Committee, and the City Charter Amendment Committee. Regionally, she represents Long Beach on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the 91/605/405 Corridor Cities and Homelessness Committee, ensuring the voices of North Long Beach residents are heard beyond city boundaries.Since taking office, she has focused on delivering measurable results: strengthening city services, increasing transparency in the budget process, expanding access to affordable housing, and advancing public health initiatives tailored to underserved neighborhoods. Her leadership reflects a commitment to using data and community feedback to create policies that work for everyday residents.Before her election, Joni served as Chair of the Long Beach Planning Commission and was deeply engaged in civic life through her work with the North Long Beach Neighborhood Alliance, Uptown Property and Business Improvement District, and Citizens Police Complaint Commission.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3ea80544-57d0-4852-8665-4e4df15ca23d/001084a2-3d7b-4106-87e3-00cfcc5c5ec1/001084a2-3d7b-4106-87e3-00cfcc5c5ec1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8192%2C5464&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Professionally, she is the Director of the Center for Statistical Consulting at UC Irvine, where she specializes in Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Her work has focused on health disparities impacting communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women facing systemic barriers, experience she brings directly into her policymaking.A proud mother of two and a resident of Deforest Park with her husband Keith, Joni holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from UCLA, a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Iowa.Whether she’s analyzing a city budget or walking her neighborhood streets, Dr. Ricks-Oddie leads with integrity, preparedness, and a clear vision: to build a healthier, more equitable Long Beach — one policy at a time.

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I’ve secured $1.1 million for violence prevention, built pickleball courts and playground upgrades at Ramona and DeForest Parks, and won nearly $10 million to build a greenbelt along the 91 freeway. My next term will focus on delivering new signature playgrounds, expanding green infrastructure, and making our neighborhoods healthier and safer.

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For the first time in seven years, homelessness in Long Beach is down. I’ve helped expand shelters, launched a Safe Parking Program, added modular housing, and secured homes for 570+ residents through vouchers. My priority now is scaling permanent supportive housing and mental health services to keep people stably housed.

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As Chair of the Budget Oversight Committee, I led the most transparent budget process in city history, including evening hearings so every resident could participate. I’ve also modernized services through Go Long Beach reports and driving assessments. I’ll continue ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and equitably in every neighborhood.

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Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie today announced her campaign for re-election to represent the Ninth District on the Long Beach City Council. Since first being elected in 2022, Dr. Ricks-Oddie has focused on delivering measurable results for North Long Beach — from significant investments in infrastructure, new housing, and business investment to expanded parks, open space, and public health programs.“It has been the honor of my life to serve the North Long Beach community. A place where I live and choose to raise my family. Together, we’ve delivered real results — more housing, stronger small businesses, safer neighborhoods, and new investments into our parks, open spaces and streets. But our work is far from finished. I’m running for re-election to keep building a healthier, more equitable Long Beach where every family has the opportunity to thrive.”During her first term, Dr. Ricks-Oddie has:<ul><li>Supported more than 2,900 small businesses with grants and outreach, and brought new investments like El Super and Chuze Fitness.</li><li>Advanced housing opportunities, including 84 new townhomes, a 200-unit affordable housing campus, and student housing for LBCC families.</li><li>Secured nearly $10 million to create a greenbelt along the 91 freeway, plus new pickleball courts, playground upgrades, and hydration stations in DeForest, Ramona, and Houghton Parks.</li><li>Completed significant investments into our main corridors, including the Artesia Great Boulevard Project, an over $50 million investment into making our streets safer and more accessible.</li><li>Helped Long Beach achieve its first reduction in homelessness in seven years, expanding shelters, safe parking, and permanent housing placements.</li><li>Chaired the Budget Oversight Committee, leading the most transparent budget process in city history with evening hearings and aggressive community engagement.</li><li>Championed environmental justice, piloting cool pavement for climate resilience, preserving and enhancing tree canopy and advocating for cleaner air along the 710 and 91 freeways.</li></ul><h3>About Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie</h3>Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie represents North Long Beach on the Long Beach City Council, where she has served since 2022. She currently chairs the City’s Budget Oversight Committee and serves as Vice Chair of both the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee and the Housing Authority. Regionally, she represents Long Beach on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. In her first term, she prioritized community engagement through community meetings and neighborhood canvassing, expanding affordable housing, supporting small businesses, improving city services, investing in public health, and delivering millions of dollars for parks, open space and infrastructure investment in District 9. Professionally, she is the Director of the Center for Statistical Consulting at UC Irvine, specializing in Biostatistics and Epidemiology. A proud mother of two, she lives in the Deforest Park neighborhood with her husband Keith and their family.

It has been the honor of my life to serve the North Long Beach community. A place where I live and choose to raise my family. Together, we’ve delivered real results — more housing, stronger small businesses, safer neighborhoods, and new investments into our parks, open spaces and streets. But our work is far from finished. I’m running for re-election to keep building a healthier, more equitable Long Beach where every family has the opportunity to thrive.

Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie Announces Re-Election Campaign for LB City Council, District 9

Long Beach, CA — State Senator and Chair of the California Legislative Latino Caucus Lena Gonzalez has formally endorsed Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie for re-election to the Long Beach City Council, District 9.Senator Gonzalez, a former Long Beach City Councilmember, highlighted Councilmember Ricks-Oddie’s proven record on environmental justice, public health, and community-centered policymaking as key reasons for her endorsement.In her statement, Senator Gonzalez said:“As a State Senator and Chair of the Latino Caucus, I know how critical it is to have local leaders who fight for equity, opportunity, and a healthier future for all of our communities. As a former Long Beach City Councilmember myself, I know just how challenging and rewarding this work can be. Joni Ricks-Oddie has been a strong partner on the issues that matter most to North Long Beach families. Together, we’ve stood up against a freeway expansion project that would have harmed the health of residents, and we’ve fought to advance environmental justice in one of the most impacted parts of our city. Joni brings both expertise and heart to her role, and she has consistently delivered results for her district. I’m proud to support her re-election because Long Beach needs leaders who combine vision with action — and Joni is that kind of leader.”Councilmember Ricks-Oddie expressed deep gratitude for Senator Gonzalez’s support:“Senator Gonzalez has been a powerful statewide voice for equity and environmental justice, and her partnership has been invaluable to North Long Beach. I’m honored to receive her endorsement, and I look forward to continuing our work to protect families, strengthen our neighborhoods, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for our city.”Dr. Ricks-Oddie, a public health scientist and community advocate, has led significant progress in District 9 — including expanding affordable housing, advancing climate-resilient infrastructure, securing millions for parks and neighborhood improvements, and delivering one of the most transparent city budget processes in Long Beach history.Her re-election campaign continues to build broad support from community leaders, labor partners, small businesses, and residents across North Long Beach.### Learn more at:<a href="http://www.votedrjoni.com">www.votedrjoni.com</a>

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District 9 residents live with the impacts of the 710 and 91 freeways, some of the worst pollution in Long Beach. That’s why I’ve championed cool pavement projects, tree canopy growth, and clean air initiatives at the Port. I’ll keep leading on clean energy, green jobs, and environmental justice so our families can thrive.

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By: John Donegan (<a href="https://lbpost.com/news/illegal-promote-street-racing-sideshows-long-beach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> to read the article on Long Beach Post)Promoting illegal car sideshows and street races in Long Beach, whether through social media, print, or group chats, could soon cost you up to $1,000 and six months in jail.&nbsp;The Long Beach City Council on Tuesday <a href="https://longbeachca.new.swagit.com/videos/361392">voted to create</a> a new <a href="https://longbeach.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&amp;type=8&amp;uid=83484d76-49cf-45e7-84bb-d76f56ed9315">ordinance</a> that makes it illegal to encourage or advertise street takeovers, saying these exhibitions are an outstanding danger to the public and a nuisance to neighborhoods.The item will come back to the dais as a draft prepared by the city’s attorney’s office, which would then be voted into law.It will allow police to levy penalties on those they can prove promoted or encouraged people to attend the illegal exhibition, which often includes cars doing donuts and burnouts in public intersections ringed by crowds. Police will track promoters through testimony and social media. Promotion bans like this one already exist in other municipalities like San Jose and Alameda County.It builds on a 2022 city law targeting those who attend these events, making it a misdemeanor for those within 200 feet of a street takeover. Tuesday’s vote also included an amendment that exempts accredited news reporters from the existing <a href="https://lbpost.com/news/council-approves-ordinance-targeting-attendees-of-illegal-street-takeovers-in-long-beach/">spectator ban</a>.The city’s northernmost 9th City Council District, where the proposal originated, continues to claim the majority of reported street races across Long Beach, with more instances reported there than other parts of the city combined.Ninth District Councilmember Joni Ricks-Oddie said the law was a direct response to what her constituents experience regularly.“Illegal street racing and sideshows remain some of the most dangerous public safety challenges in our city,” she said.Between 2022 and 2023, the police received 349 calls about street racing or other exhibitions of speed — 210 of which were in Ricks-Oddie’s <a href="https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/ti/media-library/documents/resources/map-catalog/council_small_8.5x11l_photos">district that encompasses most of the city above South Street</a>. When asked, police did not provide more up-to-date statistics.Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, whose district borders Rick-Oddie’s, said in the Longwood neighborhood, sideshows are a common occurrence on Susana Road, a street that borders unincorporated land and is next to an elementary school.“Reckless driving is harmful for everyone,” she said. “It is unacceptable in areas that are highly utilized by children, and we must return our streets and neighborhoods to a state of normalcy.”In the city’s <a href="https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/go-active-lb/media-library/documents/programs/safe-streets-lb-action-plan---07-07-20v2">plan</a> to eliminate all vehicular deaths by 2026, commonly known as Vision Zero, a survey section found nearly a quarter of respondents listed traffic enforcement as the top priority. Ahead of the 2026 budget, respondents ranked public safety among the top three priorities for the city.The city also plans to install three <a href="https://lbpost.com/news/speed-cameras-long-beach-delayed-when-where/">automated speeding ticket cameras</a> in the 9th District, along Artesia Boulevard from Harbor Avenue to Butler Avenue; Atlantic Avenue from the L.A. River to Artesia Boulevard; and Long Beach Boulevard from Artesia Boulevard to 70th Street.Long Beach is on track to have more than 50 traffic deaths this year.

Promoting illegal car sideshows and street races in Long Beach, whether through social media, print, or group chats, could soon cost you up to $1,000 and six months in jail.&nbsp;The Long Beach City Council on Tuesday <a href="https://longbeachca.new.swagit.com/videos/361392">voted to create</a> a new <a href="https://longbeach.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&amp;type=8&amp;uid=83484d76-49cf-45e7-84bb-d76f56ed9315">ordinance</a> that makes it illegal to encourage or advertise street takeovers, saying these exhibitions are an outstanding danger to the public and a nuisance to neighborhoods.

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I’ve helped more than 2,900 North Long Beach businesses connect to city resources, launched Small Business Walks to bring support directly to storefronts, and opened new businesses like El Super and Chuze Fitness. In my next term, I’ll keep strengthening our corridors, supporting micro-businesses, and making North Long Beach a hub for jobs and opportunity.

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I led North Long Beach’s first major rezoning in 30 years, unlocking space for affordable housing and new amenities. Already, we’ve delivered 84 townhomes, advanced a 200-unit affordable housing campus, and created new student housing for LBCC families. I’ll keep driving smart, equitable growth while protecting families from displacement.

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