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Beverly O’Neill
Former Mayor, Long Beach, California
Beverly O'Neill was mayor of Long Beach, California’s 5th largest city, from 1994-2006. Dr. O'Neill was a major force in changing the Long Beach economy into a diversified mix of international trade, tourism, emerging technologies, and expanding retail. As a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor O'Neill chaired the standing committee on Jobs, Education and Workforce for four years. She led efforts to focus attention on the issue of the nation’s skill gap and co-hosted Mayor’s Skills Summits. In June 2005, Mayor O'Neill was elected President of the organization. Prior to becoming mayor, Dr. O'Neill spent a 31-year career at Long Beach City College beginning as a music instructor and women’s advisor. In the succeeding years she advanced to Campus Dean, Dean of Student Affairs, Vice President of Student Services and spent her last five years as Superintendent-President. |
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