Living Life Abundantly

Approximately two years ago the city of Compton had a surplus. Today we face a thirty million dollar deficit. Would it surprise you to learn that millions of dollars are spent on concerts and entertainment while basic services go neglected?

On April 19th residents of Compton have the opportunity to make some changes in the city…starting with the city council. There are 6 candidates running against the incumbent for district 1… What does that tell you?

There is only 1 candidate running against the incumbent in district 4.

Sadly, we have a population well over 90,000 but it seems that less than 6,000 actually come out to vote in local elections. What does it take to get more people to vote and get more involved?

The annual report listing America’s Safest and Most Dangerous Cities is out. Once again my city made the list (the most dangerous list that is) but I’m thankful Compton dropped ten notches from last years ranking. With all of the revitalization efforts in my city…I’m sure we’ll continue to drop on the most dangerous list.

On a side note:

It would help if west coast rappers would stop perpetuating and glamorizing gang life. I am tired of hearing rappers mention my city and surrounding cities in their songs to maintain their street cred. You rappers claim Compton, Long Beach, Watts, and South Central…but where do you live now? Where do your tax dollars go? What have you done for the CPT or LBC lately? When you’re done gang banging in the recording studio and crip walking on stage amidst body guards and cameras YOU go home to one of the safest cities in America (Chino Hills, Irvine etc)…. Meanwhile kids in my city buy into your lifestyle marketing and gang bang hoopla and actually die in these dangerous streets trying to be a G. Enough is Enough. Man Up! Ok I’m done venting

Did your city make either list?