Rex Richardson is the 29th Mayor of Long Beach, a dedicated public servant, husband, and father whose leadership is rooted in empowering communities to have a voice in shaping their future.  A champion for inclusive growth, Mayor Richardson has led transformative efforts in public safety, housing, and economic development across Long Beach.

On the national stage, Mayor Richardson serves on the Advisory Board of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as Mayoral Co-Chair of Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment. Regionally, he chairs the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and is a past President of the Southern California Association of Governments.