We, the Compton

A proposed warehouse and industrial business license tax of up to $1 per square foot failed to advance when the ordinance motion died for lack of a second, and all three related resolutions also failed. The measure was estimated to generate $10 million annually.more →

Council members expressed serious concerns about the warehouse tax, citing lack of outreach to affected businesses, no sunset clause, potential for businesses to leave Compton, and parallels to Measure P funds being spent beyond their stated purpose of road repair.more →

Prologis, a major industrial property company, submitted a letter opposing the tax, arguing it disproportionately targets one industry, does not account for existing contributions like development impact fees, and could place Compton at a competitive disadvantage.more →

The Charter Review Committee was extended through December 31, 2027 — amended down from the requested 2028 deadline — with staff stating it was not possible to rush charter amendments to the August ballot deadline. The committee has two vacancies the mayor plans to fill.more →

A resident and anthropologist raised concerns about Flock surveillance cameras being installed at Wilson Park, Compton Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, and Lueders Park without public discussion, warning about mass surveillance and facial recognition paired with personal data.more →

Dr. Carl Frederick Martin of Compton Kids Club accused a council member of retaliating against his organization after one of their students ran for city council in District 4, and questioned why the city is trying to collect pandemic-era lease payments from his free after-school program while forgiving millions owed by other entities.more →

Multiple residents called for creative revenue strategies instead of new taxes, with concerns raised about neighborhood blight, fire safety in narrow streets, and the need for gentrification and code enforcement on auto repair shops along Rosecrans.more →

Three council members were authorized to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in September, with registration costs of $725 per attendee and a $75 daily per diem.more →

Key Issues from Last Meeting

Proposed $10M warehouse tax measure dies as council fails to advance it to November ballot

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