Kailee is a mother to 3 boys, PTA Board Committee Member, community organizer in Long Beach, policy advocate with a Masters in Public Policy from CSULB, a Youth Program Administrator working directly with the homeless in LA County driven by community-based sustainable solutions that create safety, health and economic growth for all.

Nima Novin is a problem solver – not a politician. He has a proven track record helping his clients transform their businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Nima has seen firsthand the exponential value created by putting the customer at the forefront of the decision-making process and will use that same philosophy to serve his neighbors in the city’s third district.

Nima grew up in Long Beach where he attended public schools including Kettering Elementary, Hill Middle School, and Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He went on to attend Long Beach City College and earned both his undergraduate and MBA degrees from USC.

Nima is an active and dedicated volunteer who gives back to many Long Beach organizations and causes. He has served as President of the USC Alumni Club of Long Beach, Vice President of Leadership Long Beach, and Treasurer of his HOA. Nima is also an adjunct professor at the CSULB College of Business and serves on the advisory board of the university’s Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Learn more at www.nimanovin.com

I am running to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses of the third district. Having lived in the district my entire life, I am deeply aware of the many challenges our community faces both during and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have the expertise needed to tackle these challenges head on and believe I’m the best candidate for the position.

I know the critical role our district plays in the city’s overall decision-making process. I will work hard for you and your families, listening to your needs, and amplifying your voice at City Hall. Together, I believe we can deliver a community where:

• Our families feel safe and secure in their homes and neighborhoods
• Our parks, beaches, and waterways are clean and well maintained
• Our business community feels supported and empowered to thrive
• Our public education system is a model for the nation; and,
• Our people see tangible results across our major challenges including addressing homelessness and driving fiscal responsibility

A native Southern Californian, Mr. Magnuson was born and raised in Oxnard, California. He has resided in Long Beach’s 3rd District for more than 30 years. Following his retirement in 2018 from the position of Superintendent of Schools at the Buena Park School District, he formed the consulting firm Achievement Systems, LLC and established a professional affiliation with the law firm of Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud and Romo(AALRR), to continue to lend his experience and knowledge to California school districts. Mr. Magnuson also serves in leadership positions for local non-profit organizations, including Casa Youth Shelter and the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Mr. Magnuson’s qualifications for 3rd District City Council include real world expertise and experience from over three decades as an executive in the public sector. He has led, advised and collaborated with numerous elected and appointed boards, and agency officials, to positively impact the local communities he has served.

Professional Background

Mr. Magnuson is registered as no party preference. He believes there are good ideas and solutions to be considered regardless of party affiliation

Mark was born and raised in the Long Beach region. He and his wife have worked in Long Beach for more than 10 years and have lived in the 3rd District for six years. Mark currently directs public affairs efforts in 14 Western states for Crown Castle, an S&P 500 company. He actively participates in philanthropic giving for several organizations: The Rumba Foundation, The Long Beach Community Foundation, Crown Castle, and other private philanthropy foundations.

Mark also serves as a board member for the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership, the Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP), YMCA Greater Long Beach Metro Board, Long Beach Symphony, Long Beach Museum, the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at California State University Long Beach and is a Long Beach Rotary member.

As the former director of Civic Engagement and Government Contracts for Molina Healthcare, Mark was responsible for building vital relationships between civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, local legislators, and other Community Based Organizations. Prior to his role at Molina Healthcare, Mark spent 28 years with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, as a senior project manager in Research and Monitoring, and the Energy Recovery Department, overseeing some of the largest programs of its kind in the United States. 

Mark attended St. John Bosco High School, UCLA, and is an alumnus of the Leadership Long Beach Executive Leadership program. Mark and his wife Claire have been married for 21 years. They have two college-aged children who graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School. 

I’m running for Long Beach City Council District 3. I care about our community. I want to make the 3rd District an even better place to live, work and raise a family. I was born and raised in the LB region, my wife and I sent our daughters to LB Wilson H.S. and we’ve lived in the District for six years. As your next council member, I will prioritize combatting homelessness, impriving public safety, and helping our small businesses.

Homelessness is a growing problem that has been ignored for too long in our city. One of the biggest complications is that by law, to remove a homeless individual, you need to have an available bed for them. We simply need to drastically expand the number of beds and facilities that the homeless can utilize. We also must increase services, improve connections between the homeless and services, better enforcement of public camping laws, and more housing options. In combating homelessness, we must also recognize the importance of addressing mental health needs and increase the number of services and staff to address this. 

Since the pandemic, our city has experienced a 120% increase in crime. We all deserve to live in a safe environment that is free from fear and violence, and this will always be a priority for me. We need to ensure that law enforcement has the resources to provide the protection we need. This includes more personnel placed in problematic areas and additional hiring and recruitment, if needed. This also includes options for community-based policing that improve local safety and allows our law enforcement to focus on serious crimes. We want law enforcement to be able to do their job effectively so that we can bring down levels of crime.  

Small businesses are one of the pillars of this community, and I want to empower these businesses to thrive. It needs to be easier for our residents to start a small business so they can achieve their dreams and build the future they want. We should boost local hiring so that we can reduce unemployment among our young residents. This should include job fairs at our local high schools so that we can simultaneously provide an opportunity for our youth and help our small businesses. We need to be willing to engage the community to develop the right solutions.