- ADVERTISEMENT - The role of the deputy city manager in Long Beach is responsible for ensuring that policies and programs approved by the City Council are implemented in a consistent manner. Jackson, who was appointed by then-City Manager Patrick West in 2017, worked on the city’s billion-dollar budget to allocate money toward public safety, affordable housing and homelessness. “Kevin has a proven history of providing exemplary leadership during his 21-year public service career,” West said at the time of his appointment. “His strong community development, organizational management, and service innovation skills will be a great addition to our Senior Management Team and help us make Long Beach an even better city.”