Long Beach Launches Quarterly Community Roundtable

New event series aims to strengthen ties between city leadership and residents.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:54pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of people gathered in a community space, with soft, blurred shapes and muted colors conveying a sense of connection and shared purpose.The new Quarterly Community Roundtable in Long Beach will bring residents together with city leaders to strengthen communication and collaboration.Long Beach Today

The City of Long Beach is hosting its first Quarterly Community Roundtable on Saturday, April 18th at the Long Beach Community Hub. The new event series is designed to provide a welcoming space for residents to connect with city leadership, hear updates on important projects, and share ideas about the future of the community.

Why it matters

The Quarterly Roundtable series is intended to improve communication between the City and the community, giving residents, business owners, and community leaders a consistent forum to stay informed, identify local needs, and explore opportunities together.

The details

The featured speaker for the inaugural event will be Maddi Clavin, CEDA Community Business Development Specialist, who will share information related to CEDA grant-supported efforts and other strategic projects underway in the City of Long Beach. Each Quarterly Roundtable will include a guest speaker or workshop as well as an open community conversation where attendees can ask questions, share updates, discuss challenges, and highlight ideas for the city's future.

  • The first Quarterly Community Roundtable will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The players

Maddi Clavin

CEDA Community Business Development Specialist who will be the featured speaker at the inaugural Quarterly Community Roundtable.

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What’s next

City leaders hope the Quarterly Community Roundtables will become an ongoing tradition that supports stronger community engagement and helps residents stay connected to local initiatives.

The takeaway

The new Quarterly Community Roundtable series in Long Beach aims to foster greater transparency and two-way dialogue between the city government and its residents, creating opportunities for the community to provide input and stay informed on important local issues and projects.