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Rae Gabelich, former Long Beach Eighth District Councilwoman, announced her endorsement of City Councilwoman Suzie Price for Long Beach City Mayor.
The endorsement comes on the heels of Price earning the endorsements of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47, California State Controller Betty Yee, State Senator Tom Umberg, and Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell. Price recently reported raising $400,000 in just twelve weeks, highlighting the strength and enthusiasm in her broad coalition of support.
“As we know, democracy can be messy, but I believe it should always be done with the highest level of integrity,” says Gabelich. “Living in accordance with our deepest values, being honest, keeping our commitments, generating trust and behaving honorably, even when no one is watching!
I am confident that Suzie Price will lead our city with these principles at the forefront of her decisions as our next mayor. She understands the importance of good governance, open dialogue and strong leadership while also listening… and hearing… the public’s priorities as she moves our city forward in a balanced, respectful way. This is why I am supporting Suzie Price to serve as our next Mayor of Long Beach!
Please join me in support of Suzie Price for Mayor. The People’s Mayor!”
Rae Gabelich has spent most of her career as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She was elected as Long Beach City Councilmember for the eighth district in 2004, and served for eight years until 2012. While Gabelich is currently retired, still continues to serve the Long Beach community as an Advisor at the Historical Society of Long Beach.
“I am honored to have the support of former Councilmember Rae Gabelich in the election,” says Price. “Rae cares deeply about this city and always stresses the need for independence in our government. Like me, she holds a strong belief that partisan politics has no place in municipal government and that we should promote independent thinking by our city leaders. When people engage in groupthink, they lose the ability to think creatively and with common sense. I appreciate what she has sacrificed to make Long Beach better and look forward to leaning on her as a resource given her breath of experience and understanding of our beautifully diverse city.”
