INEZ ADKINS
For Mayor of Compton
REMINDER: PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 02, 2026
Raising the Standard for Compton
Retired Mortuary Executive. Longshore Worker. Businesswoman. Lifelong Compton Resident.
I believe in Compton. I believe in our residents, our businesses, and our future. But belief alone is not enough. Our city deserves leadership that is organized, transparent, and accountable.
I am running for Mayor to bring disciplined management, financial clarity, and measurable results to City Hall. It’s time to raise the standard for how our city is managed and how our residents are served.
Raising the Standard of City Management Professional
& Responsive City Hall
Compton deserves leadership that is structured, transparent, and focused on measurable results. My platform is centered on raising the standard of how our city is managed, how our infrastructure is maintained, and how residents are served.
• Clear response-time benchmarks for departments
• Defined responsibility for project oversight
• Department performance goals tied to measurable outcomes
• Professional, respectful customer service
• A culture of accountability at every level
The Mayor sets expectations. I will set a higher standard for performance and results.
The Compton Wallet, residents deserve clarity.
• Budgets presented in plain language
• Public progress updates on major spending
• Clear reporting on long-term obligations
• A resident-friendly transparency tool to track city dollars
• Raising the Standard at City Hall
• Professional, responsive customer service
• Clear response timelines for resident concerns
• Department performance goals
• Measurable accountability for results
• Raising the Standard for Economic Growth
• Supporting local small businesses first
• Attracting quality grocery and healthy food retailers
• Smart corridor development along major routes
• Long-term partnerships that strengthen our tax base
Transparency builds trust. Trust builds progress.
Raising the Standard for Financial Transparency
Raising the Standard for Infrastructure
Built to Last Not Patched to Pass
• Streets repaired correctly the first time
• Durable materials and professional oversight
• Preventative maintenance schedules
• Transparent project timelines residents can track
• Corridor and freeway entrance improvements
Infrastructure should be built to last not temporarily patched.
Raising the Standard for Economic Growth
Professional & Responsive City Hall, strong cities start with strong systems.
Support local small businesses first
• Attract quality grocery and healthy food retailers
• Strategic development along major corridors
• Long-term partnerships that strengthen our tax base
Growth must be intentional and sustainable.
Raising the Standard for Community Opportunity
• Special-needs advocacy and inclusion
• Youth financial literacy initiatives
• Senior engagement forums
• Community-based prevention partnerships
A strong city invests in its people.
FIRST 100 DAYS PRIORITES
Compton is not defined by its challenges. It is defined by its resilience.
We have strong families, hardworking residents, and businesses with heart.
What we need now is leadership that matches the strength of our community.
• Begin framework development for the Compton Wallet
• Conduct an infrastructure and maintenance audit
• Establish department performance benchmarks
• Launch quarterly public update meetings
I am
prepared to lead.
I am
prepared to raise the standard.
And together,
a Compton that is built to last.
we will build
A forward-focused vision for a safer, stronger, thriving Compton.
Public Safety
&
Community Well-Being
Restore trust between residents and public safety departments
Expand mental-health crisis response teams
Strengthen Code Enforcement and crack down on illegal dumping
Launch citywide Beautification & Safety Zones
Economic Growth
&
Opportunity
Attract new businesses and quality jobs
Support small businesses and entrepreneurs
Launch the Urban Shark Tank Initiative
Create youth job pipelines and workforce training
Bring new, strategic revenue to strengthen the city’s finances
Modernize business development and streamline city processes
A bold investment in education, youth empowerment, and financial readiness—building confident leaders and a stronger future for Compton.
Partner with Compton Unified School District for stronger academic support
Expand after-school, weekend, and summer programs
Provide financial literacy and early investment education (My First REIT)
Improve safety around schools — lighting, sidewalks, and safe routes
Strengthen programs for youth with special needs and learning differences
Build mentorships, internships, and youth employment opportunities
Fixing Roads
&
Infrastructure
Real road repairs — not temporary patches
Repair alleys, potholes, sidewalks, street lighting, and water drainage
Modernize outdated infrastructure across all districts
Transparent timelines and public progress updates
Establish a reliable, consistent city maintenance schedule
Ending Homelessness with Dignity
Housing
Comprehensive Homelessness Response Plan
Collaborate with county agencies for mental health, treatment, and transitional housing
Help seniors age safely in place
Crack down on absentee landlords who neglect properties
Clarify city vs. county responsibilities for transparency and accountability
Show Your Support.
We can’t do this without you. Your support fuels our campaign to create safer streets, stronger families, and opportunities for everyone in Compton. Donate today and help Inez “Tootie” Adkins build a brighter future for our city."
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