Those of you who’ve been waiting eagerly to see what would become of Assistant City Manager Christine Shippey’s job–now that she’s on her way to San Jose–can stop waiting.
Assuming the City Council approves, Shippey will be replaced by current Director of Planning and Building Suzanne Frick. Frick, in turn, will be replaced by current Redevelopment [...]

Sadly, the words in this headline–and the scenario they’re plucked from (fast-talking career gal reporter Jennifer Jason Leigh’s resignation in “The Hudsucker Proxy”)–probably didn’t read as colorfully in real life.

The District Weekly study guide for the most powerful job in Long Beach!
By Theo Douglas, Steve Lowery, Brandon Miller, Will Swaim and Dave Wielenga
WHY WE FRIGHT
After four years as city manager, Jerry Miller will officially leave City Hall on July 7, and the City Council has hired a search firm to find his replacement. They’re [...]