District 3 neighbor. Small Business Owner. Your voice at City Hall.
Rebecca Hinderer is running for Long Beach City Council District 3 because our neighborhoods deserve a leader who walks the same streets, shops at the same stores, and fights for every corner of our district.
What Rebecca will fight for in District 3
As a restaurant owner and longtime District 3 resident, Rebecca knows what Long Beach families and small businesses need. Her platform is built on real conversations with real neighbors.
Public Safety & Community Trust
In 2025, more people died on Long Beach streets from traffic collisions than from homicides — 32 pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter riders killed versus 29 murders. The city promised Vision Zero by 2026: zero traffic deaths. Instead, we hit the deadliest year in over a decade. Rebecca will fight for real safety measures, dedicated foot patrols, and a public safety strategy that protects everyone.
Fiscal Accountability
Long Beach faces a $40 million deficit this year — nearly double what was projected. Up to $80 million looms next year. The COVID recovery funds are gone. Oil revenue is disappearing. The city spends nearly 4x more per road mile than San Diego with worse results. Every tax dollar should show results. Rebecca will demand transparency, accountability, and a budget that works for residents.
Infrastructure & Neighborhood Investment
District 3 projects miss deadlines and stall out. The city spent $170 million on streets and an audit found it couldn’t prove the money was spent effectively. We spend nearly 4x more per road mile than San Diego — with worse results. Over half our streets still need resurfacing or full reconstruction. Rebecca will hold the city accountable for real, measurable results.
Homelessness & Compassionate Solutions
3,595 neighbors experiencing homelessness in 2025 — up from 3,376 the year before. The city has spent over $135 million since 2020 and $55 million this year alone. LA County’s numbers are going down. Long Beach’s are going up. The city even returned a $5.6 million shelter grant unspent. We need accountability, transparency, and solutions that actually work.
Local Business & Jobs
Nearly 400 storefronts sit empty across Long Beach. Legacy businesses are closing their doors. Rising rents, break-ins, and homelessness are driving away the small businesses that make our neighborhoods special. Rebecca built a restaurant during COVID with no corporate backing — she knows what it takes. She’ll cut red tape, streamline permitting, and fight to keep small businesses alive in District 3.
Endorsements
Long Beach leaders stand with Rebecca
"Having served District 3 for eight years, I have known many people who care deeply about our community. Rebecca Hinderer stands out as one of them. Rebecca is a District 3 resident, a small business owner, and a proven leader who does more than talk about improving our neighborhoods. She takes action and gets results. Opening a restaurant in 2020, during one of the most difficult times for small businesses, speaks volumes about her courage, determination, and belief in our community.
She understands the challenges facing District 3 because she lives here, has invested here, and has poured her time, energy, and heart into making our neighborhoods stronger. Rebecca listens to residents, works hard, and brings the judgment and leadership needed to move our district forward.
I am proud to endorse Rebecca Hinderer for City Council. Having served with her on the Belmont Shore Business Association, I have seen her sustained commitment to our community, and I believe she will be a strong voice for District 3."
"When I think of Rebecca , the phrase “ hard work speaks louder than words “ immediately comes to mind. Beyond that incredible work ethic, she is also one of the kindest and most caring person, someone who always makes you feel welcome and heard."
"Rebecca Hinderer has created a neighborhood business that reflects the heart of Belmont Shore. Her commitment to all of Long Beach is genuine and consistent. Rebecca shows up and listens to make the city stronger. It's why so many know her as a trusted and engaged neighbor."
"I have known Rebecca professionally and personally for almost 17 years. A highly motivated person with a drive for whatever task is set before her. I have observed over the years her dedication to a dream. That being a Restaurateur in our beautiful city. She has accomplished that through determination and focus. She is honest and possesses integrity that would serve this city well. I completely support her and hope she is successful."
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