Long Beach will explore different strategies to support local businesses affected by crime and quality of life issues – such as vandalism and break-ins.

As the business community across the city continues voicing public safety concerns, which owners say affect economic vitality and attracting patrons, the City Council wants to look at more ways to provide support.

The City Council has asked city staffers from several departments to report back within 90 days with recommendations on what new or current strategies can be applied to meet the needs of businesses and residents.

The report will include an update on mental health response efforts and CARE Court program coordiantion; a plan to establish metrics and public dashboards on enforcement activity and safety improvement at identified b

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