An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that impact them.
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.
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 actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.
I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area.