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<h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">Vivian Malauulu has spent nearly 30 years advocating for West Long Beach families as a community activist, educator, and union leader.</span></h2><span class="image image-base image-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/d0060d85-c47f-4c5d-ad31-df8ff220b86b/d0060d85-c47f-4c5d-ad31-df8ff220b86b.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=2802%2C0%2C4909%2C5464&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none"></span></span><p>Born in Honduras, she immigrated to the U.S. when she was seven years old with her young single mother and—despite not speaking English—quickly excelled in public schools. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Cal State Northridge while working in local radio and television news. Inspired by her own educational journey, she returned to the Harbor Area to teach high school English and later earned an M.A. in Educational Administration from Cal State Dominguez Hills.&nbsp; She holds four teaching and administrative credentials, one of which was partly completed at Cal State Long Beach.</p><p>While mentoring thousands of students, Malauulu has continued to work the night shift as a registered longshore worker at the twin ports, proudly representing the goods-movement industry. A multi-term labor leader, she made history as the first woman elected Benefits Officer of ILWU Local 13 in the union’s 84-year history, where she championed health care and pensions for more than 30,000 workers and their families.</p><p>In 2016, she became the first Latina elected to the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees, serving multiple terms as Board President and Vice President. She is also the first trustee with direct ties to the Pacific Islander community through her husband, who is Samoan. Vivian spearheaded the creation of the LBCC Labor Center—the first of its kind in the L.A. Harbor region—and launched the popular bi-monthly Beach Flea Market at LBCC’s Trade Tech Campus, helping more than 400 local small businesses rebound after the pandemic.</p><p>Malauulu is now in her 14th year on the Greater Long Beach YMCA Early Childhood Education Board, championing quality preschools for low-income families and supporting initiatives like the new YMCA Youth Center in Wrigley. She completed eight years on the Long Beach Commission on Youth and Families, where she strengthened its role as an advisory body to the City Council and helped establish both the City’s annual Youth Forum and the nationally recognized Youth Poet Laureate Program. She was appointed by Supervisor Janice Hahn to L.A. County’s Post-Pandemic Economic Resiliency Team as a labor representative and by State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez to California’s AB 639 Task Force on Transitioning Port Jobs to a Cleaner Economy. Nationally, she serves on the Executive Boards of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).</p><p>Vivian and her husband, George, have been married for 27 years and have lived in Long Beach since 2000. They have proudly raised their four children—now ages 16 to 25—in the same Wrigley home where they started their family. From the time they were toddlers, their kids attended local schools and played sports through the city’s parks and recreation programs.</p><p>After years of putting family first, Vivian is nearing the completion of her lifelong goal: earning a doctorate degree.&nbsp; Her focus is on skilled workforce development in the age of artificial intelligence and the impact of automation on displaced blue-collar workers. Deeply committed to community service, she is ready to take that experience and leadership to City Hall to serve her West Long Beach neighbors.</p>

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<p>The "strum-mittee" agrees that our guests rocked Ukulele Night this past Monday!&nbsp;We are UKE-fully grateful for a UKE-tastic evening!&nbsp;The UKE jokes were hilarious...UKE-n’t make this up!</p><p>It was such a joyful evening!&nbsp;Thank you to everyone who joined us.&nbsp;We sang Christmas carols, learned the basics of playing, and shared a lot of laughs.&nbsp;There was a wonderful mix of friends, neighbors, and families, and the sense of community&nbsp;in our backyard&nbsp;was incredibly strong. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.&nbsp;We are especially grateful to Dr. Victor "Ukulele_dad" Thompson for generously sharing his gift of music and teaching us the foundations of the ukulele.&nbsp;His talents truly made the evening memorable. 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David grew up in a single-parent household and faced tremendous challenges, including living in a neighborhood deeply affected by gang violence. He has been open about the realities he survived on the very blocks many of us know well.</p><p>I first met David about eight years ago while we were volunteering at a community event, and I’ll never forget the impression he made. He was young but carried himself with a maturity well beyond his years. He connected easily with people, stayed calm under pressure, and organized others with a natural ease. When I eventually learned the hardships he had overcome, I was honestly blown away by his strength, perseverance, and purpose.</p><p>Against the odds, he went to college, excelled, and—most importantly—made the intentional choice to come back home to uplift the very community that shaped him.</p><p>David went on to found a nonprofit that uses basketball as a pathway to keep kids safe, connected, and inspired to change the trajectory of their lives. His new book shares that journey in a powerful way, offering a blueprint for resilience, leadership, and hope.</p><p>This brunch will give guests the chance to meet him, hear the story behind the book, take photos, and get a signed hard cover copy.</p><p>This event is especially meaningful for anyone who works with youth or has young people in their lives—parents, coaches, teachers, mentors, aunties, uncles, or anyone supporting a child who may be struggling in school, facing difficult environments, or simply searching for direction. David’s message speaks directly to them.</p><p>While this is technically a campaign event, the focus is&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">not</strong></span>&nbsp;fundraising. The suggested contribution is $100, but if someone is experiencing hardship or simply unfamiliar with the political process,&nbsp;please <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">reassure them they are absolutely welcome to attend without donating</strong></span>. My priority for this event is getting the&nbsp;right people&nbsp;in the room to hear an important and inspiring story — one that could truly make a difference for a young person.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">EVENT DETAILS﻿</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Book Signing Brunch with David McGill-Soriano</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍The Malauulu Residence (address provided with RSVP)</p><p style="text-align: center;">📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025</p><p style="text-align: center;">⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Brunch will be provided</p><p>Even if someone can only stop by briefly for the book signing portion, that alone would mean a lot. We already have about 15 RSVPs, and after hosting nearly 40 neighbors at Ukulele Night, I would love to fill the backyard again for David. He deserves a full audience.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">If you can help me share this with parents, mentors, teachers, youth leaders, or anyone who might benefit, I would be truly grateful. I’m including the flyer, and here is the direct RSVP link:</strong></span></p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 90%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/9fa6bf41-2a11-4357-affb-bd0044365a69/9fa6bf41-2a11-4357-affb-bd0044365a69.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C994%2C1242&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="45" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>Thank you again for your support and for always helping build community. This event has the potential to impact families in a meaningful, lasting way.</p><p>Blessings and love,﻿</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Vivian Malauulu</strong></span></p><p><em>﻿Candidate for Long Beach City Council District 7</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/endorse-vivian" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Endorse</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Volunteer</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/VivianMalauulu2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Donate</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Attend</strong></a></p>

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<h4><p>From Strumming to Storytelling</p><p>Email from Vivian</p></h4>

<p>My name is Jordan Malauulu, and I’m Vivian’s oldest son. Today is my birthday! I am finally 21!</p><p>Growing up, I was probably the most challenging out of the four of us. My parents were used to my two older sisters being the “good ones,” and then there was me — always pushing limits, getting into stuff, and definitely keeping them on their toes.</p><p>There are plenty of stories about the stunts I pulled, and I know I stressed my parents out more than a few times.</p><p>It seems like I was always in trouble and grounded. Looking back now, I’m honestly really grateful they ran a tight ship.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Especially my mom.</strong></span></p><p>She didn’t play when it came to school. Grades mattered. Homework had to be done. No excuses.</p><p>After school, she’d pick me up and take me to the Bret Harte Library on Willow. We’d do homework, check out books, and sometimes join whatever activities they had going on. Then it was straight to Silverado Park for baseball when I was playing in West Long Beach Little League.</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/26d7d1f8-cd8f-4e81-9e20-ecfc1f17361e/26d7d1f8-cd8f-4e81-9e20-ecfc1f17361e.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1936%2C1936&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>Our days had a rhythm — school, practice, homework, dinner, chores, reading. Every day.</p><p>﻿At the time, it probably felt strict. But now I realize… that consistency is what taught me discipline. It’s what helped me stay focused, set goals, and handle my business.</p><p>What I understand even more now is how much my mom was doing behind the scenes.</p><p>She worked nights on the docks and still showed up for everything during the day. School, practices, field trips, everything we needed. I honestly don’t know when she slept.</p><p>On top of that, she was always giving back. I remember going with her to volunteer, sitting in meetings, watching her serve on boards like the YMCA. I didn’t fully get it back then, but I could see how much she cared about our community and about helping people.</p><p>That stuck with me.</p><p>Today, I’m a college student at Fresno State, living out my dream of playing college football. I know for a fact I wouldn’t be here without the discipline, support, and belief my family — especially my mom — gave me.</p><p>She’s always been my biggest supporter. At games, at school, in everything I’ve done. She and my dad taught me to give back and look out for others.</p><p>That’s something I carry with me every day.</p><p>So today, on my 21st birthday, instead of asking for something for myself, I’m asking you to support my mom as she runs for Long Beach City Council.</p><p>If you can, please take a minute to visit her website, sign up to volunteer, and get involved. And bring your family with you — because that’s what this is all about.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">If you’re able, I’d really appreciate it if you’d consider making a $21 contribution in honor of my 21st birthday. It would mean a lot to me, and it helps support the work she’s been committed to for years.</strong></span></p><p>Thank you for supporting her and our family.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Jordan Malauulu</strong></span></p><p><em>Proud son of Vivian Malauulu</em></p>

<h4>Today is my 21st Birthday!<br><br>From Jordan Malauulu - Vivian’s Oldest Son</h4>

<p>My name is Ms. Robbie Butler. I am a community advocate and founding member of the Long Beach Black Health Equity Collaborative (BHEC). I'm also the President and Founder of the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (SUEF), a nonprofit organization that I established in 2015 to support single mothers in our community.&nbsp;SUEF's mission is to uplift, encourage, and empower women who shoulder the tremendous responsibility of raising their children on their own.</p><p>I first met Vivian in 2015.&nbsp;She was canvassing our neighborhood during her first campaign for the Long Beach City College Board of Trustees, and I still recall the evening that she knocked on my door.&nbsp;She was walking from house to house, introducing herself to residents, determined and focused.&nbsp;&nbsp;I remember thinking, "Okay, this lady must really want to do this if she's out walking around and talking to us this late, so I listened."</p><p>We talked for a while as she shared info about her work as a longshoreman and professor at LBCC.&nbsp;Her commitment to the working-class people and her passion for education really resonated with me.&nbsp;I was struck by her authenticity and drive. I learned that we were neighbors—she lives just a few blocks away!&nbsp;I started seeing her around town more often and shortly after that, we became friends.</p><p>In 2019, Vivian served as one of the keynote speakers at my nonprofit organization's signature empowerment forum event which is hosted every April. She brought her mother and one of her daughters, and they spent the entire day with us. Vivian shared her experience being raised by a single mother—how she watched her mom go to school and work tirelessly, and how her mother’s strength fueled her own drive to succeed. Her&nbsp;words had a deep impact, and Vivian's&nbsp;testimony touched every woman in that room because her story offered a powerful perspective of success for the women that I serve.&nbsp;Earlier this year, Vivian was honored with our 2025 Community Empowerment Leader Award.&nbsp;Our Board chose her because we have personally witnessed her unwavering dedication to representing, uplifting, and fighting for the mothers and other underserved but deserving residents of our community.</p><p>When Vivian shared with me that she was running for City Council, I immediately </p><p>offered my support. That's why I am proud to host an event for her this Sunday, one which will bring together two of the things that we share in common (other than our community services) - that's our love for our children and our love&nbsp;for sports. My son grew up playing a variety of sports, and Vivian’s children are also deeply involved in athletics. It’s a connection we both cherish.</p><p>We will be at the Long Beach Unified Bar and Lounge, a longtime community establishment owned by our friend Chuckie Miller.&nbsp;Chuckie played football at Long Beach Poly, then later went on to UCLA and the NFL - he also&nbsp;served as my son's longtime football mentor and trainer. He has graciously opened his doors to host this special event for Vivian because he knows how important it is to have down to earth people on the city council who truly advocate for our community.&nbsp;Here I am with Vivian and that's Chuckie in the other photo.</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/d1d06d29-80f7-4d59-8bbb-374f489edd81/d1d06d29-80f7-4d59-8bbb-374f489edd81.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C807&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Event Details</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sunday, December 14<sup>th</sup></p><p style="text-align: center;">2:00 PM – 4:00 PM</p><p style="text-align: center;">Long Beach Unified Bar &amp; Lounge</p><p style="text-align: center;">2222 East Anaheim Street</p><p style="text-align: center;">Long Beach, CA&nbsp;&nbsp;90804</p><p style="text-align: left;">This event is Open House style so drop in when you can.&nbsp;The bar is not hosted but appetizers and soft drinks will be provided.&nbsp;Delicious soul food will be available for purchase.&nbsp;Street parking is free and there is a $2 parking lot just down the street.</p><p>I hope you will join us this Sunday as we come together to support my friend Vivian. The suggested contribution is $100, but any amount helps.&nbsp;I have proudly been her constituent while she has served as our college trustee, and I look forward to being her constituent again when she is elected to the Long Beach City Council to represent our neighborhood.&nbsp;See you Sunday!</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/05e5f0e8-a7e6-486f-8f41-3b8dba639530/05e5f0e8-a7e6-486f-8f41-3b8dba639530.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C1548&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>Looking forward to seeing you,</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">﻿Ms. Robbie Butler,&nbsp;President</strong></span></p><p><em>Speak Up Empowerment Foundation</em></p>

<h4><p>Sunday Funday with Football and Friends</p><p>From Ms. Robbie Butler</p></h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Space is limited! </strong></span>Join us for a holiday jam session! Guests will learn a holiday song. Bring your own ukulele if you have one, or one will be provided.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">RSVP</strong></span> by filing out this form or emailing <a href="mailto:campaign@VivianForLongBeach.com"><strong>campaign@VivianForLongBeach.com</strong></a></p>

<h4>Ukulele Night Fundraiser with Ukulele Dad</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Space is limited! </strong></span>Join us for a holiday jam session! Guests will learn a holiday song. Bring your own ukulele if you have one, or one will be provided.</p>

Ukele Night Fundraiser

<p>This campaign is powered by community and I am incredibly grateful for the growing coalition of neighbors, leaders, and small businesses that continue to stand with us.</p><p>As we head into a very exciting weekend, I would like to highlight a few key endorsements that truly underscore what we are building together:</p><ul><li><p>Long Beach Chamber of Commerce</p></li><li><p>Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce</p></li><li><p>Los Angeles BizFed PAC</p></li><li><p>Latinas Lead California</p></li><li><p>Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters</p></li></ul><p>These organizations reflect so much of what this campaign is about: supporting local businesses, strengthening neighborhoods, investing in working families, and building community.</p><p>These organizations reflect so much of what this campaign is about: supporting local businesses, strengthening neighborhoods, investing in working families, and building community. Their endorsement quotes are included at the bottom of this email.&nbsp;</p><p>I am especially grateful for the support of small businesses throughout the district. From restaurants and coffee shops to neighborhood gathering spaces, our campaign has intentionally partnered with local businesses for many of our events because they give our community its heart and soul.</p><p>TONIGHT (Friday 5/8), we are hosting a fundraiser at Long Beach Beer Lab featuring the award-winning and living legend Bill Grisolia Band. Bill is on the Board of the Long Beach Blues Society and we are excited to welcome his colleagues from the Board to this event. It’s going to be a fun evening filled with great music, great people, and great conversation.</p><p>Bill leads the vanguard of the new blues movement in the U.S. (think Black Keys, White Stripes, Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer). He plays festivals, concerts and top night clubs in the US and internationally. In 2020, he sold out a NYE show with Los Lobos and the first-ever music concert at the new Aquarium of the Pacific concert hall (Bill co-produced the show).</p><p>Why not make it an early Mother’s Day date night? Come enjoy a wonderful evening of live music while supporting our campaign and our community. Please click on the flyer below to RSVP:</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/07b2c526-4c7a-47d8-9120-f001b4836f18/07b2c526-4c7a-47d8-9120-f001b4836f18.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C1536&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>Then TOMORROW (Saturday 5/9), we are holding our third Community Walk Day, and we would love for you to join us. Bring the whole family, wear comfortable walking shoes, and help us continue reaching voters across the district one conversation at a time.</p><p>Please click on the flyer below to RSVP so we can make sure Casa Perez has enough breakfast ready for everyone.</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/4c9361d9-994b-46e3-9740-c61bb2c22d38/4c9361d9-994b-46e3-9740-c61bb2c22d38.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1000%2C1502&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>If you can’t make it to our fundraiser or canvass, please consider joining our phone bank team. We still have several hundred calls to make, and adding your voice to our chorus of supporters will truly make a difference. Please click <a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to volunteer.</p><p>Thank you again for helping us build a true grassroots movement powered by people and partnerships.</p><p>I hope to see you this weekend!</p><p>“Dr.&nbsp;Vivian Malauulu understands that strong neighborhoods and a strong local economy go hand-in-hand. She brings a practical community-focused approach to public service and has consistently demonstrated a willingness to engage directly with residents, businesses, and stakeholders across Long Beach. The Long Beach Area&nbsp;Chamber of Commerce PAC is proud to endorse Vivian Malauulu for Long Beach City Council District 7 because we believe she will be a thoughtful, collaborative leader, who will prioritize, economic opportunity, public safety, and the long-term success of West Long Beach.”</p><p>– Long Beach Chamber of Commerce</p><p>“Dr.&nbsp;Vivian Malauulu embodies the leadership our communities and small business owners deserve. The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse her candidacy for Long Beach City Council. Vivian’s lived experience and commitment to economic opportunity position her to be a strong advocate for local entrepreneurs, workers, and families across Long Beach.</p><p>– Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce</p><p>“Los Angeles BizFed PAC is proud to endorse Dr. Vivian Malauulu for Long Beach City Council District 7. Representing a powerful alliance of 240 business organizations, 420,000 employers, and more than 5 million employees across Southern California, BizFed recognizes leaders who understand how to bring diverse stakeholders together to strengthen communities and local economies.</p><p>As an elected trustee at Long Beach City College, Dr. Malauulu has demonstrated a unique ability to connect education, workforce development, labor, and business partnerships to create meaningful opportunities for students and working families. BizFed is confident she will bring that same collaborative leadership, practical problem-solving, and commitment to economic growth to the Long Beach City Council, serving the residents and businesses of the 7th District with vision, energy, and results.”</p><p>– Los Angeles BizFed PAC</p><p>“We are proud to endorse Dr. Vivian Malauulu for Long Beach City Council District 7. Latinas Lead first endorsed Vivian during her successful campaign for the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees in 2016, when she became the first Latina elected to the board. Since then, she has been a strong advocate for Latinas in her trustee area and beyond, consistently fighting to expand educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Latina women and students. Through her work as an educator, trustee, and union officer, Vivian has worked to ensure that Latina women are represented in both academic and occupational pathways. She has also been a strong supporter of fellow Latina leaders and continues to champion the importance of Latina voices being represented at every level throughout California.</p><p>As part of the one percent of Latinas in the United States who hold doctoral degrees, Vivian’s journey reflects extraordinary perseverance, discipline, and determination. Completing a doctorate while simultaneously leading a public service campaign speaks to her tenacity and her commitment to leading by example for future generations of Latina women. She represents the strength, resilience, and leadership that our communities need, and we are proud to stand with Vivian Malauulu once again.”</p><p>– Latinas Lead California</p><p>"The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse&nbsp;Vivian Malauulu for Long Beach City Council to represent District 7. Her passion for her community demonstrates how she will be a strong advocate for clean air and clean water for her residents. We look forward to supporting her efforts to ensure a healthy and sustainable Long Beach."</p><p>– Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters</p><p></p><p>Thank you and God bless,</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Vivian Malauulu</strong></span></p><p><em>Candidate for Long Beach City Council District 7</em></p>

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<h4>Music and Momentum<br><br>From Vivian</h4>

<p>My name is&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Dr. Victor Thompson</strong></span>, and I am very excited for&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Ukulele Night happening tonight&nbsp;in the Malauulu backyard</strong></span>. It is truly&nbsp;an honor&nbsp;to facilitate this special event in support of my good friend,&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Vivian Malauulu</strong></span>.</p><p>I have known Vivian and her husband George for many years, and we have partnered on numerous initiatives to support Pacific Islander students across our community. I have witnessed firsthand the deep passion that both of them have for education—creating opportunities for students through sports, art, music, culture, and of course, academics. Vivian has dedicated her entire career to uplifting students, from her years as a high school teacher, to a college instructor, and now more than a decade as a trustee at Long Beach City College.</p><p>During my time collaborating with LBCC programs—especially the MANA Program serving Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi students—Vivian has always shown up. She attends our events, encourages our students, shares her personal stories, and lifts up families in our community through advocacy and resources. Her support has made a meaningful impact.</p><p>I am proud of her for stepping up to lead the Seventh District as a council member, and I know she will serve her community with the same heart and dedication she has always shown in education. That is why I am happy to support her campaign in this small way—by sharing something I am passionate about:&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">music, and especially the&nbsp;ukulele.</strong></span></p><p>Since retiring from the Los Angeles County Office of Education, I have devoted more of my time to teaching ukulele, composing music, and helping others discover the joy of playing. Tonight, I look forward to teaching you:</p><ul><li><p>The different types and sizes of ukuleles</p></li><li><p>Basic chords and strumming patterns</p></li><li><p>A holiday song we can all play together</p></li><li><p>And of course—having fun while making music</p></li></ul><p>If you have a ukulele, please bring it. If not, we will have several available for you to borrow. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, you will walk away tonight knowing how to play a holiday song and with a new appreciation for the uke.</p><p>I look forward to seeing you this evening and to supporting my dear friend&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Vivian Malauulu</strong></span>&nbsp;in her run for Long Beach City Council.&nbsp;Please<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/events/ukele-night-fundraiser?occurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>RSVP</strong></a><strong> </strong>if you have not already done so so we can have enough ukuleles and food available for you.</p><p>Fa’afetai tele lava,</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Ukulele_dad, Dr. Victor Thompson&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/endorse-vivian" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Endorse</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Volunteer</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/VivianMalauulu2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Donate</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Attend</strong></a></p>

<h4><p>Talofa! Excited to See You Tonight for Ukulele Night</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Email from Ukulele_dad, Dr. Victor Thompson</span></p></h4>

<p>﻿Today, on Veterans Day, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have served our country — and to the families who have stood beside them. Your commitment and sacrifice have protected our freedoms and helped shape our communities.&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for your service.</p><p>There is one veteran in particular who shaped my life in ways I am still grateful for every day —&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><em>my stepfather, Henry Williams</em></strong></span>. I called him Dad. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War.</p><p>No one could have predicted that his army service in the early 1950s would later play a pivotal role in my upbringing when I immigrated to the United States in the 1980s.</p><p>One of the very first places he took me was to his longtime friend’s home in Compton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her name was Mrs. Polk and she ran the&nbsp;Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary&nbsp;in Los Angeles. I didn’t speak English well and I was too young to&nbsp;understand what the VFWLA did, but&nbsp;my Dad signed me up anyway. He wanted me to learn the importance of service, community, and honoring&nbsp;veterans.</p><p>One evening each month, Dad would drop me off at Mrs. Polk’s house and she would take a small group of us — girls&nbsp;from different backgrounds — to&nbsp;Patriotic Hall in downtown Los&nbsp;Angeles for our monthly meetings. I was&nbsp;the only Latina in her station wagon, but when we walked into that giant building in L.A., I saw others who looked like me and then some — Latina, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, White —&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">all united by service to veterans of foreign wars</strong></span>.&nbsp;We volunteered at community events, marched in parades, and attended conferences focused on government,&nbsp;leadership, and public service.&nbsp;One summer, we boarded a Greyhound bus to Sacramento for a week-long statewide convention.</p><p>The top two photos are of my Dad and his army buddies. He is the first soldier&nbsp;on the left of the back row.&nbsp;The bottom photo is of my VFW troop in 1984 when I was 10 years old.&nbsp;Mrs. Polk is wearing&nbsp;the turquoise dress with the&nbsp;white sweater.&nbsp;I&nbsp;loved wearing that uniform with the blue beret!</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/4a1e0872-7620-48fb-a2cf-4deb5d7b7a1b/4a1e0872-7620-48fb-a2cf-4deb5d7b7a1b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C1200&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>It was there — in those monthly meetings where I was struggling to understand the conversations and learning English word by word — that I began to understand&nbsp;what it means to serve.&nbsp;<span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">That was&nbsp;the first place I felt connected to a broader purpose in this new country I now called home.</strong></span></p><p>Years later, when I was teaching at Long Beach City College, I often encouraged my journalism students to interview and write about veterans&nbsp;on campus and in the community. Some of the most meaningful stories my students published were about men and women whose military experiences had shaped our city in profound ways. Those stories always reminded me of my Dad,&nbsp;and of the early lessons he gifted me.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><em>Service is not just&nbsp;something you talk about. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;something you give.&nbsp;</em></strong></span></p><p>So today, I honor:</p><ul><li><p>My Dad,&nbsp;Private First Class&nbsp;Henry Williams, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran (b 1937, d 2009).</p></li><li><p>Mrs. Polk, who opened the doors of service for me.</p></li><li><p>The VFW Ladies Auxiliary members who fostered my sense of belonging.</p></li><li><p>Every veteran and every family who has sacrificed for our country.</p></li></ul><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><em>Thank you for your courage, your example, and above all, your service.</em></strong></span></p><p>Vivian Malauulu</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/endorse-vivian" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Endorse</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Volunteer</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/VivianMalauulu2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Donate</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Attend</strong></a></p>

<h4><p>A Personal Story: How Veterans Set Me on a Path of Service</p><p>Email from Vivian</p></h4>

<p>Join us at an "open house" style fundraiser in support of Vivian's campaign for Long Beach City Council. We will close out the 2025 football season celebrating the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Bosco Braves!</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">RSVP</strong> <strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">by 12/12/25</strong></span> filing out this form or emailing <a href="mailto:campaign@VivianForLongBeach.com"><strong>campaign@VivianForLongBeach.com</strong></a></p>

<h4>Open House Football Tailgate</h4>

Join us at an "open house" style fundraiser in support of Vivian's campaign for Long Beach City Council. 

Vivian for Long Beach: Open House Football Tailgate

<p>Join us at an "open house" style fundraiser in support of Vivian's campaign for Long Beach City Council. We will close out the 2025 football season celebrating the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Bosco Braves!</p>

Open House Football Tailgate

<h4>Port Community Fundraiser</h4>

<p>Join members of the port community in support of Vivian's campaign for City Council.</p>

Port Community Fundraiser

<p>Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday. It was truly an outstanding event with great energy, thoughtful conversation, and breathtaking views of the San Pedro Bay ports complex.&nbsp;I am especially grateful to Los Angeles Harbor Commissioner Diane Middleton for graciously opening her beautiful home and hosting such a memorable gathering.</p><span class="image image-base image-center" style="width: 80%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/cd340f06-36fa-4a21-b39a-8822c9990238/50d2bfd9-e7df-4dee-af6b-c8d6d49276f3/50d2bfd9-e7df-4dee-af6b-c8d6d49276f3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="base"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p>One of the most important takeaways from that morning was the discussion about how critical this City Council seat is for both the West Long Beach community and the thousands of workers whose livelihoods depend on the ports. The 7th District includes the Port of Long Beach.&nbsp;Decisions made at City Hall directly impact our environment, our neighborhoods, our small businesses, and the future of good-paying jobs on the waterfront. It is essential that our community has a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.</p><p>I also want to share an important update about the race. When this campaign began, there were six potential candidates considering a run for the District 7 seat. The field has now officially narrowed, and there are three of us in the race. With the candidates now set, the campaign is entering its next phase.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">In other words — it’s go time.</strong></span></p><p>We are ready to hit the ground running. Over the next few days, you will begin receiving more detailed updates about the campaign and the many ways you can get involved.</p><p>Today, I’m asking you to consider volunteering for our ground campaign.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Our canvassing effort will officially kick off on Saturday, March 21st with the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor highlighting key Long Beach races. More information about that event will be shared soon.</strong></span></p><p>We are building a strong volunteer team to help reach voters throughout West Long Beach. Opportunities include door knocking, precinct walking, phone banking, and community outreach.</p><p>Our voter outreach started weeks ago, and we are excited to expand those efforts in the coming weeks.</p><p>Please click below to sign up.</p><p><a href="https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Volunteer</a></p><p>Once you sign up, our campaign team will follow up with you directly. Volunteers will receive separate emails with additional details about the activities they selected.</p><p>Please also feel free to share this email with your family, friends, and neighbors who may want to get involved.</p><p>In the meantime, we will continue hosting meet-and-greets and connecting with residents throughout the district. The support we are receiving from our community is incredibly encouraging, and I am thankful for every person who has stepped up to help.</p><p>Thank you again for being part of this campaign. I look forward to seeing many of you out in the neighborhood as we continue organizing.﻿</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Vivian Malauulu</strong></span></p><p><em>Candidate for Long Beach City Council, District 7</em></p>