A press release sent out by Jill Hill, a consultant for the city's Environmental Services Bureau and president of the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance, announces her intention to run for the 7th District City Council seat in next April's election. The press release is provided in full below:

Long Beach, CA – Jill Hill recently pulled papers and has emerged as another candidate for the 7th District Council 2010 race. Hill, 50, is currently the President and Co-Founder of the Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), serves as Chair of the Community Development Advisory Commission (CDAC), and is employed as a Consultant for the City of Long Beach’s Environmental Services Bureau working with their Litter Abatement & Awareness Campaign.

Joan Greenwood, Long Beach Sustainability Commissioner and Environmental Consultant and activist said, "I have lived in Wrigley for almost 23 years. Jill has been in the Wrigley for over half of those years. She is a proven and tenacious advocate for Quality of Life in the neighborhoods. She takes her positions on City-wide issues based on a thorough investigation of the facts, not rumors and false perceptions.”

Since moving to Long Beach in 1985, Hill’s Long Beach background includes 20 years of community service and 23 years of self-employment. “I have seen so many great changes and improvements to this city since moving here. I love this city. However, I have seen some not-so-good changes. The years I’ve invested servicing my community to make a positive contribution linked with my business and city experience creates a great foundation for my candidacy”, Hill stated, “and I’m ready for the challenge and would be honored to serve as the next 7th District Council Member.”

Jan Ward, neighborhood activist, Community Development Advisory Commissioner, and President of WESCA (West East Side Community Association) commented,” I support Jill’s decision to run and I know that she can make a tremendous impact in her district. Jill is dedicated, thorough, organized, committed and I feel that she is running for all the right reasons. My relationship with her as a fellow community leader and a commissioner under her leadership has enabled me to see these qualities in her that are viable for the position of councilperson.”

“I realized 25 years ago the necessity of making a contribution, working for, and giving back to the community and that is exactly what I will continue to do as Councilmember for the 7th District,” Hill said. “I know I have something of value to offer Long Beach."

Rumors have abounded suggesting that Reyes Uranga is considering a bid to run for mayor in next April's election but she has neither confirmed nor denied that of yet. She was defeated by Bonnie Lowenthal in a June 2008 Democratic primary for a seat in the State Assembly.  Her husband, Roberto Uranga, has announced his intention to run for the seat, as has Assistant City Auditor James Johnson.

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