Long Beach raises parking fines to protect libraries
By The BriefBrief
Long Beach City Council voted 7-2 to revise a $4-billion budget after a last-minute proposal would increase parking ticket fines and raise cannabis taxes. The change aims to avoid cutting library hours and some specialized police officers, though the city still plans layoffs and hundreds of vacant-position cuts amid a $58 million shortfall.
WHO:Long Beach City Council; Councilmembers Cindy Allen and others voting 7-2
WHAT:Revised city budget increases parking ticket fines and cannabis taxes to spare library hours and some specialized police staffing.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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