The reason for this action is that I have a blood clot in my right leg that complicates a birth defect that I was diagnosed with. Although neither are life threatening

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individually, together they place my health at risk.

The people of North Long Beach should have someone who can hit the ground running and deliver a vision that is inclusive and protects the taxpayer. That vision must restore public safety by starting the process for a police and fire academy and one that deals with youth and gang violence intervention and prevention. There must be new budget reform that is comprehensive and deals with our needs instead of the traditional voodoo budget that depends on unfounded and unresolved revenues and rewards overspending and the pension potholes that got us here. North Long Beach must prepare to have shovel ready projects that protect RDA dollars so we are not an easy target and piggy bank for project across the city or schemes to bail out the budget to pay other debt.

We must place people before politics and protect and utilize adaptive reuse and continue to restore our neighborhoods and community.

Currently, I am not supporting or endorsing anyone and am turning my efforts to just getting well and restoring my health. I would like to thank my campaign manager and the many volunteers who have devoted their time and efforts to my campaign.

This was not an easy decision. I would also like to thank the media for their fairness and coverage. Thank you all once again.

Sincerely,