Cleaner Air, Healthier Neighborhoods, A City Built to Last
Rex Richardson believes a cleaner Long Beach and a stronger Long Beach go hand in hand. His administration is making sure environmental progress delivers real benefits to real people — especially in communities that have historically borne the heaviest burden of pollution and disinvestment.
Through the Westside Promise, Rex revitalized historically underserved neighborhoods with cleaner air, improved parks, and expanded economic opportunity — backed by a 10-year community investment strategy.
Rex championed Measure US, an oil production tax that generates dedicated funding for environmental justice and community health programs.
The DeForest Park Wetlands restoration created 34 acres of public green space — with freshwater wetlands, wildlife habitats, and recreational trails — in North Long Beach.
Rex is guiding the city's transition away from local oil revenue reliance by 2030, while maintaining high-quality city services throughout.
He is cutting port emissions, restoring wetlands, modernizing stormwater systems, holding upriver cities accountable for their waste, and building resilience against sea-level rise.
Expanded the Urban Forest Master Plan for heat mitigation and certified 90 local businesses through the Green Business Program.
Rex advanced Long Beach's Climate Action Plan, expanded renewable energy initiatives, and is growing the urban canopy to 100,000 trees by 2026.
Environmental progress isn't just good policy — it's economic opportunity, public health, and community pride. Under Rex's leadership, Long Beach is proving you don't have to choose between a healthy city and a thriving one.