City Attorney Meet and Greet at Ecco's

City Attorney Charles Parkin meets Los Altos residents at Ecco's Pizza

 Long Beach City Attorney Charles Parkin  met with Los Altos residents on Wednesday January 8, 2013 in a "Meet and Greet" sponsored by Los Altos Realtor Michele "K" Kreinheder at Ecco's Pizza. Parkin was introduced to the crowd of 30 people by Councilman Gary De Long.

A lifelong resident, Parkin outlined his experience working for the City of Long Beach since 1984. Parkin has worked in the City Attorney's office since 1995, being promoted throughout the years reaching the position of Assistant City Attorney.  Parkin has spent his entire 18 year law career working for the City of Long Beach City Attorney's Office.

  

When City Attorney Robert Shannon retired, Parkin was appointed Acting City Attorney by the Long Beach City Council in June of 2013, then after a recruitment process, the City Council appointed him as Long Beach City Attorney in August 2013.

Since his appointment,  Parkin has managed and supervised the Long Beach City Attorney's Office and its 64 employees and 20 attorneys.

 Parkin's opponent in the April election is one-term Long Beach City Councilman James Johnson.

 After a short presentation outlining his qualifications, Parkin took questions from the 40 plus people at the "Meet and Greet".

One question asked of Parkin was what was the advantage of having an experienced attorney vs. a politician in the position of City Attorney.  Parkin clarified that to be elected as a City Attorney you must be licensed attorney.  Parkin noted his 18 years in practice and litigation at the Long Beach City Attorney Office. Parkin also noted that Councilman Johnson is an attorney but there are no records of any cases that Councilman Johnson has ever litigated as an attorney. 

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