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New Exhibit Honors Long Beach Mayor Beverly O'Neill

13 June 2026 09:34

A new exhibit at the Long Beach Historical Society showcases the life and legacy of former Mayor Beverly O'Neill, who led the city from 1994 to 2006. - O'Neill guided Long Beach's economic revival after the Naval Shipyard and aerospace plants closed.

- She won a historic third term as a write-in candidate, the only U.S. mayor to do so.

- The exhibit includes personal items like scarves, playbills, and letters from dignitaries. - O'Neill also served as president of Long Beach City College, the first woman in that role.

The exhibit runs through December at 4260 Atlantic Ave., offering a deep dive into her impactful career.

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