Long Beach mayor decides not to seek a third term

Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office.

Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor event Tuesday at USM Gulf Park.

“God gave me the answer and I decided at that very moment,” Bass said.

“I had 20 to 25 pages of projects we had accomplished since I took office in 2017. And we have a few more to finish.”

Bass said he’s not out and will do something in public service when his term is up.

You can hear more from Mayor Bass tonight during WXXV’s 5 p.m. newscast.