Pre Assembly Political Career
Prior to her service in the Assembly, Lowenthal was elected to represent the First Council District of the City of Long Beach, in 2001, and was selected to serve as Vice Mayor in 2006. Lowenthal also served on the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education for seven years and was a member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), as well as many community boards and committees.
As a Councilmember, Lowenthal was honored with:
- CentroCHA’s Education Award for her longstanding efforts on behalf of the Hispanic community;
- The Interfaith Community Organization’s Housing Hero Award in recognition of her advocacy on behalf of those in need of housing.
- The Environmental Hero Award by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation and Long Beach Organic;
- The Women of Distinction award from Soroptimist International; and
- The Excellence Through Leadership Award from ILWU Local 13, among others.
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