
Kristina Duggan
3rd District Council Candidate
3rd District Council Candidate
- How long have you lived In Long Beach?
I have lived in Long Beach for 22 years. I was born in Long Beach but moved at a young age. In 1999, we chose to buy a home in the 3rd district because of its charming neighborhoods near 2nd Street, small-town atmosphere and local schools to raise our children. - What job or past role will most help you be an effective councilmember?
My job on staff with Councilwoman Price will make me effective. It has given me the experience of working with residents, working with council offices, and working at City Hall. I know staff from every department from my work on staff with Suzie as well as through my community work. - Describe the key characteristics/elements that you feel unify this city across its 9 districts and disparate geography.
Our city offers diversity and opportunity in each of the districts. - Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
I am an extrovert who enjoys listening and talking with people. - Which (living) national leader in any arena — politics, arts, culture, business, etc. — do you admire and why?
The leader that I admire most is Billie Jean King. A Long Beach native and renowned athlete, Billie Jean was a one-woman fighting crew. No matter how the odds were stacked against her, she stood up for things that were right - women’s rights, gender equality and equal pay under the law for all athletes and especially women. She has won virtually every single honor outside the sport of tennis for leadership: Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, Time Person of the Year, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Very few people transcend their sport and become world-renowned leaders. I would be proud to embody her fierce individualism and leadership. - What is your favorite L.B. hangout with friends and/or family?
We love to entertain at our home in Belmont Shore, but we have been known to enjoy K.C. Branaghans, Simmzy’s, George’s Greek Cafe and Open Sesame. - List the top three quality-of-life issues you see Belmont Shore residents dealing with right now.
Issues related to Homelessness
Crime
Safety - What is your preferred or most used social media platform?
Facebook - Outside of Long Beach, where in the state is your happy place?
Mammoth – I like water both in the bay and on the mountain. - Name something about the Third District you wish more people were aware of.
Our waterways in the 3rd district and all that they offer - Alamitos Bay, Marine Stadium and Colorado Lagoon are historic and offer activities that are associated with summer camp and taking a vacation.