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Alan Lowenthal announces he is leaving Congress in 2022
Long Beach Dec 16, 2021
Rep. Alan Lowenthal. | Photo courtesy of California National Guard/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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Veteran Long Beach politician Alan Lowenthal will not seek re-election to Congress next year, he announced Thursday.
“Almost 30 years ago to the day, I made the decision to run for the Long Beach City Council because I felt that my council member didn’t listen to me or my neighbors. Every day since, over three decades of public service, I have re-committed myself to listening to you, to serving your interests, and doing my best for you,” the 80-year-old Democrat said in a message to constituents.
“This journey has taken me from Long Beach City Hall, to the California State Capitol, and to our nation’s capital. During my time as a public servant, I have met some of the most incredible people, received the counsel of wise leaders, and had the honor of working with some of the most dedicated public servants.
“…But just as every journey has a beginning, so too does it have an end. I am announcing today that I will not be running for reelection to Congress in 2022.
“It is time to pass the baton. It is time to rest and surround myself with the benefits of a life well lived and earned honorably in the service of my fellow citizens,” he continued.
Lowenthal has represented California’s 47th District since 2012. The district encompasses portions of eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County.
Lowenthal serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
His ex-wife Bonnie Lowenthal served on the Long Beach City Council and in the California Assembly. His daughter-in-law Suja Lowenthal served on Long Beach’s city council and school board, and is currently the city manager of Hermosa Beach.
