Tana McCoy (Nonpartisan)
She is a lifelong resident of Compton and a dedicated local public servant with a multi-decade history in municipal administration and community leadership. McCoy worked as a Compton City Hall employee for 40 years before retiring in 2016. In February 2016, she was unanimously appointed to represent District 3 on the Compton City Council and was subsequently elected to a full term, serving through June 2021.
Mae Thomas (Nonpartisan)
Mae Thomas has experience working as a financial screener for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and she previously worked for the Compton Unified School District. She has served as a member of the Compton Standing Committee on Crime and the executive board of the NAACP.
Alma Taylor-Pleasant (Nonpartisan)
She had previously served as the Clerk for the CUSD Board of Trustees. She spearheaded "Alma's Boutique" at Dominguez High School, which allows students to earn and "spend" points on brand-new clothing to boost their confidence and dignity. Her main focus is on learning recovery, college dual-enrollment, and student support programs. Area E covers schools in East Compton, including Whaley Middle School, Foster Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary.
Tonya Craft-Perry (Nonpartisan)
She has over 20 years of experience in community organizing, education, advocacy, and leadership development. Academically, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and two Master's degrees, one in Elementary Education and another in Christian Ministry & Leadership. Academically, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and two Master's degrees, one in Elementary Education and another in Christian Ministry & Leadership. Her core campaign priorities include transparent communication with parents, tracking Black scholar achievement, improving school safety, expanding special education support, and promoting overall student well-being
The elections for Area A (held by Denzell Perry) and Area G (held by Satra Zurita) were canceled because no one ran against them. Both incumbents will automatically retain their seats.