Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske represents the Fifth District of Long Beach. Recent district projects have included street repair on Greenbrier Road, slurry and striping on Wardlow Road and the main replacement project on Hackett Avenue. Councilwoman Schipske has served additionally as a nurse practitioner, attorney and university instructor. She is the founder of the Community Baby Shower, the Long Beach Police Department's Women's Advisory Committee, Long Beach Cares and RxforLongBeach.com.