Rex Richardson

Rex Richardson is a husband, father, and the 29th Mayor of Long Beach. Mayor Richardson’s history in Long Beach is grounded in empowering communities to have a seat at the table. On the national level, Mayor Richardson serves on the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors. Regionally, Richardson is Chair of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and has previously served as the President of the Southern California Association of Governments. Richardson is also a Mayoral Co-Chair of Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, a bipartisan coalition of leaders dedicated to increasing housing access across the nation. His track record of pursuing positive change for his community has left an indelible mark on the entire city. He has continually worked alongside neighborhood leaders to bring vital public safety, economic, and community investments to Long Beach. Mayor Richardson and his wife, Dr. Nina Richardson, are proudly raising their two young daughters, Alina and Mila, in the North Long Beach community. He believes that everyone, no matter their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to thrive.