The City of Long Beach unveiled the Proposed Long Beach Recovery Act. The $207 million proposal focuses on various economic, fiscal and public health priorities that promote inclusive, effective and prosperous economic and social recovery for Long Beach residents, business owners and workers critically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Long Beach Recovery Act is a bold and ambitious plan to jumpstart the local economy, protect the health and safety of our community, and secure the future of our city,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “The plan would not be possible without the support of the Biden Administration and Congress.” Over the last year, Long Beach has continued to face many economic and social challenges as a result of the pandemic, including business closures and restrictions; rapid increases in unemployment; sudden and unanticipated loss of income by large parts of the community; disruption in essential services and systems that provide basic life support; and overwhelming and unanticipated demand on the City for assistance from businesses and workers in sectors most impacted by the Safer at Home Health Order restrictions.