We’ll To Vote On Big-Box Ban In 2008!

The Long Beach City Council voted 6-1 during a January 2 meeting to let residents decide on an ordinance banning big-box superstores (that sell groceries) on the June 2008 ballot. Third District Councilmember Gary DeLong opposed the measure and moved to directly repeal the law, but the motion failed. In December, the city clerk verified more than 21,000 signatures gathered in a Wal-Mart-sponsored petition drive – enough to force a ballot referendum.

Source: The Long Beach Business Journal