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"Cindy Allen shows that she cares about her Long Beach community and the people who work in it. As a former small business owner, Cindy understands the need to hire locally, pay competitive wages, and keep jobs close to home to stimulate economic development. We know that with Cindy elected to the City Council, we can feel safe that our employees are protected and looked after. That's why we're proud to endorse her for Long Beach City Council." — Jason Edward Rodriguez, President, Long Beach Association of Engineering Employees Continue reading

“Leadership takes many forms and positions and I believe that candidates like Cindy Allen embody what it means to be an outstanding leader in Long Beach. As a Police Officer, she worked in downtown area until she was seriously injured protecting our community. Cindy has earned a stellar reputation and is highly regarded and respected in Long Beach. Her positions of being a Small business leader to an LGBT advocate and a community service leader has shown everyone what it means to lead by example. Cindy has served on many boards over the years like Special Olympics, Community Hospital Foundation, Rotary, Downtown Long Beach Alliance and is currently serving on the Long Beach Economic Partnership leading the inclusionary entrepreneurship initiatives. Cindy is Long Beach through and through and I believe that Cindy will be a great candidate to represent District 2 on City Council.” — Bob Foster, Former Mayor of Long Beach Continue reading

"Cindy grew up on the west side of Long  Beach in one of the neighborhoods that I represent. She attended Long Beach City College while she worked as a maid and a waitress, just like so many of our past and present students. Cindy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management followed by a Master’s Degree in  Public Administration.  She truly understands and appreciates both the struggles and opportunities that our communities face because they have both been hers. Cindy is a supporter of the College Promise and will work side by side with us to promote the program for our students. I am excited to support and endorse Cindy Allen for 2nd district and  know that she will work hard for LB families.” — Vivian Malaluulu, Trustee, Long Beach Community College Continue reading

“The Los Angeles County Democratic Party is proud to endorse Cindy Allen for Long Beach City Council, 2nd District. She has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our party’s values by standing up for workers and fighting for an economy that benefits everyone. Cindy is committed to inclusive and equitable communities and I encourage Democrats to cast their vote for Cindy on March 3, 2020.”  -Mark Gonzalez, Chair, The Los Angeles Democratic Party Continue reading

“I’ve known Cindy for many years and have seen her love and passion for Long Beach. I greatly respect her service to our city as one of the first women in the Long Beach Police Department to work in the gang and investigative detail. She retired from the department with over 20 commendations and served with distinction. No one will be better prepared to lead on public safety issues than Cindy.”  -Mayor Robert Garcia Continue reading

"Cindy Allen is a true product of Long Beach Unified. From her time at Stevens Middle School to her graduating from Poly High as Student Body President, she understands the effort and time our teachers put into our students' education. The teachers in Long Beach Unified spend countless hours mentoring and educating our students so that they can have a life that gives them the opportunities they deserve. Cindy Allen has shown that she understands the hard work these teachers put in and how they have affected her own upbringing to become the woman she is today. The Teachers Association of Long Beach wholeheartedly supports Cindy Allen for Long Beach City Council."  — Dr. Christine Kelly, President, TALB Continue reading

“The Long Beach Firefighters’ Association is proud to support Cindy Allen for the 2nd District. Based on her own years of public service, Cindy understands the dedication and sacrifices that firefighters make in protecting our communities. She represents the values consistent with those of the hardworking men and women of the Long Beach Fire Department. We know that she will work hard for the 2nd district and support policies that will make Long Beach safer for all that live, work and visit our great City of Long Beach.” — Long Beach Fire Fighters Association, President Rex Pritchard Continue reading

“Cindy Allen has proven her commitment to making Long Beach safe and secure for all residents. She served for many years as a Long Beach Police Officer where she received numerous commendations and recognitions for bravery and service as a policewoman.  When it comes to keeping our communities safe she understands what’s at stake.  She communicates with the residents, she knows the issues in her district, and she has a plan to increase public safety and move Long Beach forward. We are proud to endorse one of our very own, Cindy Allen, for City Council because we see her as the most qualified for this seat.” — Long Beach Police Officers Association, President Rich Chambers Continue reading

“Cindy Allen understands the impact that IAM has on the local community throughout Long Beach. She knows that hard working men and women of the IAM service the needs of society in more ways than one. Not only is Cindy smart and experienced when it comes to city issues, but she believes in doing what is right for the people who are most vulnerable. The international Association of Machinists is proud to support her for City Council.” — Richard Suarez. Grand Lodge Representative, IAM Western Territory Continue reading