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STATIONED IN AFGHANISTAN, A LONG BEACH LIBRARIAN’S PLEA

Started by districtweekly · 10 months ago

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Virginia Sanchez explains why we need Main Library
Long Beach native Virginia Sanchez was an adult services librarian at Long Beach Public Library when she answered the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Navy.
Petty Officer 1st Class Sanchez was sent ... Continue reading »

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  • Mike Ruehle

    10 months ago

    I also find it ironic that adopted sister city, Long Beach Mississippi, thanked City Council last night for helping to refurbish their LIBRARY after being devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
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  • Diane

    10 months ago

    Theo, I'm so glad you picked up on Sanchez's remarks. They were truly stirring, and I only wish she could be home for the city's September 2nd library-related budget meeting (I actually wish she were home for good!).
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  • Angie

    10 months ago

    Theo, thank you for your ongoing coverage of this issue. The Long Beach Business Journal just released its issue with all the city salaries above $100k. Pat West? $235k. Chief Batts? $219k. ED of the Harbor? Yep, the top paid employee at $270k. And this is just the cash compensation. They get hugely generous benefit and pension plans. If you look at total compensation, we've given away the store at the expense of those who need it the most. It's a travesty and, as LB citizens, we should be embarrassed of ourselves.
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