After a complaint by Oceanfront residents, the city of Long Branch, NJ decided to cancel the summer beach parties hosted by life long resident Lonnie Rawls, head DJ by the name of DJ Yum Yum.

Many are comparing the move to cancel the summer beach parties to the infamous Eminent Domain case of Long Branch that forced many out of their homes on Ocean Avenue. Because of law, many lifelong residents had to give up their homes for new projects. Projects that you see today like Pier Village, its apartments, stores, and further down town homes by Ronney's. The City of Long Branch has a full schedule of music concerts to take place at Pier Village, where residents can hear the music.  But yet, the summer beach parties were cancelled after a complaint. 

Though Lonnie Rawls might have secured a spot at Jerry Morgan Park, that is still no consolation as the event is named "Summer Beach Parties". Lonnie Rawls is asking the beloved community of Long Branch's help in restoring the beach parties to its original spot.

"I'm going to need some serious support because the city of Long Branch just cancelled all beach parties due to complaints from residents of Beachfront North. If you really care about these events please speak out to the city council, mayor, etc.

For past 9 years there hasn't been any unruly events or out of control people and for some these residents feels as though they own the oceanfront." - Lonnie Rawls

By signing this petition, it will reach the Long Branch City Council and Mayor Adam Schneider to voice your frustration over the cancellation for a party that has never caused any problems or lead to unruly crowds.

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