The Californer - Official City of Long Beach Statement Regarding the Federal Government Shutdown and How It Impacts Long Beach

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~ On September 30, 2025, the Federal government failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, resulting in a federal government shutdown. This news has caused concern and uncertainty among citizens across the country. However, the City of Long Beach wants to assure its community that basic municipal services will continue without interruption.

According to city officials, the current federal shutdown does not have an immediate impact on day-to-day services that residents rely on. The city government remains open and operational, ensuring that essential services such as police, fire and emergency response, public health, refuse and recycling pickup, street sweeping and road maintenance, public library services, permitting and licensing processes, and parks and recreation programming will continue as usual.

Despite this assurance, the city is closely monitoring the situation as a prolonged shutdown could potentially affect certain federally funded programs. These include housing assistance, nutrition programs, and other safety net services administered in partnership with federal agencies. There may also be implications for jobs, economic activity and regional stability if the shutdown persists.

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While some essential federal services such as Social Security payments, Medicare and Medicaid will remain operational during this time, there are concerns about potential impacts on other essential services such as the U.S. Postal Service and Veterans Administration.

In regards to Long Beach Airport (LGB), officials have stated that it remains open and fully operational. However, they are closely monitoring the situation with their federal partners. Air traffic controllers and TSA officers are considered essential personnel and will continue reporting to work without pay in order to ensure safe travel for passengers. While early impacts on airport operations are expected to be minimal at this time, there may be longer wait times or minor delays if the shutdown continues for an extended period of time. Travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before arriving at the airport.

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The City of Long Beach is urging Congress to resolve this critical matter by adopting a continuing resolution or federal budget that restores the full operation of the federal government, protects essential services, and ensures stability. They are also encouraging community members to make their voices heard by contacting their federal representatives and urging them to come to an agreement and pass a federal spending budget as soon as possible.

In the meantime, the city is committed to doing everything in its power to provide uninterrupted service to its community. Residents can find their federal representatives, including Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember Robert Garcia, and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, through the city's website. The City of Long Beach remains hopeful for a swift resolution to this situation in order to minimize any potential impacts on its residents and services.

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