Candidate for
Mayor; City of Long Beach

Doug Drummond is a former two-term Long Beach City Councilman and Vice Mayor who has served the city and its residents for more than 40 years.

A California native, Doug attended Grant Elementary School and Jordan High School. On graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a paratrooper in Germany. He was discharged as a sergeant.

Doug's service to Long Beach began in 1959 when he became a Long Beach PoliceDepartment officer. He served through 1988, attaining the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, retiring as Commander.

He completed his education while a police officer, receiving his Bachelor's Degree from Cal State Long Beach in Public Administration in 1970, a Master's Degree from USC in 1973, and a Doctorate in Criminology from August Vollmer University in 1988. He also was graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1974.

Two years after retirement, pursuing an opportunity to continue his dedication to the community, Doug ran for and was elected to the City Council, representing the Third District. He served two terms, from 1990 to 1998. During this time he was Vice Mayor from 1994 to 1996.

As a Councilmember, Doug and his colleagues faced a budget crisis, but through prudent planning not only averted fiscal disaster, but strengthened the city in many ways. They improved public safety and infrastructure, increased services to residents, and improved the city's economy by building or expanding many local centers.

In his district, Doug served the community by improving infrastructure, increasing the economic base and adding recreational facilities.

While on the Council, Doug represented the city on the Southern California Association of Governments, and as chair of the newly-formed Gateway Cities/Council of Governments, representing 27 Los Angeles County cities. He also chaired several important Long Beach City Council committees.

Throughout his Long Beach career, Doug has involved himself in community service, as well. He has been President or Chairman of organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, Lions Club, and the American Red Cross, among others.

Doug is also a part-time faculty member at Cal State Long Beach, President of the Historical Society of Long Beach, a Civil War memorabilia collector, and is a published author.

He is married to Linda, who is a retired Long Beach Unified School District administrator. They have two grown children, Marianne, a Mathematics teacher at Wilson High School, and Rob, an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas, Texas.