LB Area Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Allen, Austin And Miller

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, the political action committee of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, today announced the endorsements of Cindy Allen for election to the City Council’s 2nd District seat, Al Austin for re-election to the 8th District seat, and Erik Miller to the 2nd District seat for the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education in the 2020 General Municipal Election on November 3.

“All three candidates have the business acumen and self-motivation that the Chamber PAC looks for when endorsing candidates,” said Jeremy Harris, President & CEO, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “Their commitment to growing business, strong leadership and community engagement will benefit Long Beach for years to come as we navigate uncharted economic times and overcome challenging social issues.”

Allen was raised and attended school in Long Beach, is a 10-year retired Long Beach Police Officer and business entrepreneur starting and operating several small businesses in downtown Long Beach. Recently reappointed by Supervisor Janice Hahn, she now serves on the Los Angeles County Small Business Commission.

“I am so proud to receive the endorsement of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Helping businesses is important to me, and I want to make sure that they have all the resources available to navigate through these uncertain times,” said 2nd District Candidate Allen. “I will advocate for the most economically flexible and robust policies so that people can safely get back to work. This will take courage to lead through this economic recovery, and I have shown that I have the experience to help businesses thrive.”

For well over a decade, Austin has been a regional leader for working families, delivering results on transportation, economic development, and sustainable planning. He earned the trust of his neighbors in Long Beach and was elected to the City Council in 2012 and re-elected in 2016.

“I’m proud of our accomplishments in the 8th District, and having worked with our local business owners to improve our neighborhoods,” said Councilman Austin. “I want to thank The Chamber for their support and their partnership. I’m looking forward to continuing my work for our community.”

Miller began his career as an Architectural Designer managing major construction projects and working with large budgets. He took these skills to the non-profit sector 12 years ago as a Director of a Long Beach-based mentoring organization. He now serves as the Director of U.S.VETS – Long Beach, the largest homeless veterans facility in the United States.

“I look forward to the opportunity to cultivate collaborations and positive working relationships between the Long Beach Unified School District and the local business community,” said 2nd District Candidate Miller. “I greatly appreciate the Chamber’s endorsement and faith in my abilities to promote stronger business relationships.”

For additional information on the candidates, please visit:

- Cindy Allen, District 2 – http://www.cindyallen.com

- Al Austin, District 8 – http://www.alaustinforlb.com

- Erik Miller, District 2, Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education http://www.erikmiller2020.com

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) is responsible for funding candidates and issues that seek to improve the economic vitality of the Long Beach business community. The PAC also recruits and trains potential candidates for office. All funding is raised separately from Long Beach Chamber membership dues. The PAC uses its direct contributions from donors to help fund candidate and issue campaigns.

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest membership chambers of commerce in Los Angeles County. The LBACC is the platform for the business community to provide leadership, education and advocacy so that the Long Beach area thrives in the 21st century. For more information, please visit www.lbchamber.com