Political positions do not belong to the officeholder; they belong to the people that place us in office.
I knew I would work in a community that I would like to live in, but I had no idea that I would ever go into politics, even though some of my classmates thought I would.
Compton is a much safer Compton than it was in the '80s. People play in parks. People aren't afraid to be out at night.
I believe the people of Compton are ready for change. They've spoken. Their voice has clearly been heard that they don't want to go backward. They want to go forward.
I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride, and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community.
Kendrick Lamar represents Compton's evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton - Purpose, Prosperity, and Progress.
The perpetuation of gangster rap has really put a negative image on the city of Compton... So I look forward to addressing that image, changing it and making it more accurate.
I really see Compton as a place with a lot of opportunity. It has a rich history, a strong community that has a strong sense of pride.
I think Compton is a really attractive place for young families.
The days of pay-to-play politics is over.
My husband is actually biracial. He is Caucasian and African American. And my brother's fiance is Latina. So we have a colorful family.
I think we are living in an age where we really need to have bilingual leaders so that we can communicate with our constituents.
I think every leader must possess vision, and they absolutely have to have a heart of service.
Sometimes, growth isn't always equal to success. You may fall forward and continue to make some mistakes, but it's all about growth and really finding the lessons that needs to be learned in order to get to the next level.
I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships.
I dedicated my career to really working in under-served communities and really just being in the trenches.
It's almost hip to, you know, be from Brooklyn or to live in Brooklyn.
We're asking that the Compton citizens have a zero tolerance policy against violence.
I don't think it's my job, single-handedly, to fix anything. I think it's my job to have a vision and have a plan that is reasonable and workable and get as many people to the table to effect change as possible.
I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area.
