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“From a planning perspective, I thought Compton was phenomenal. It has a huge potential to be a great city, and I always bet on the underdog.”

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Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn.

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The Compton I knew was from my mother, and it was beautiful. It was this close-knit community, and people cared about one another, and…

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I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my family history - a part of me.

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Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well.

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I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city.

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I actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.

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I knew I would work in a community that I would like to live in, but I had no idea that I would ever…

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People who come from Compton - they're overcoming so many challenges that most people don't have to overcome, but that creates special tenacity and…

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I have always believed women have so many natural leadership qualities. They just need opportunities and access.

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We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say.

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