Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Transit acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the intent of the June 23, 2025, memorandum from President and CEO Kenneth A. McDonald, as well as the response employees should take if federal agents are encountered at the agency’s facilities.  

“I apologize for any confusion caused by my memo,” said CEO McDonald. “At LBT, our mission—connecting communities and moving people to make everyday life better—underscores our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused service. I am proud to have signed on to the Long Beach Values Act and stand in solidarity with our city partners and the communities we serve.” 

CEO McDonald will issue an updated memorandum clarifying what employees should do if federal agents arrive at an LBT facility and/or buses.  This information, which will be released by Friday, July 11, 2025, aligns with LBT’s mission and values, the Long Beach Values Act, and is consistent with the recommendations from Mayor Richardson’s memo and the guidance from the Long Beach City Manager to City employees.  

LBT will take proactive steps advising customers of their rights under the Long Beach Values Act with notifications on board buses, at bus stops, the Transit Visitor Information Center, and LBT’s website and social media. All information will be available in multiple languages. 

As noted previously, to date, there have been no enforcement actions by federal agents at LBT facilities or onboard buses. 

About Long Beach Transit

Long Beach Transit is dedicated to connecting communities and moving people, making everyday life better by providing transportation services in Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, as well as Artesia, Bellflower, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Los Alamitos, Norwalk, Paramount and Seal Beach. For more information, visit ridelbt.com.