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Professional Services Agreement with Empowering Reach Foundation — HOME-ARP Funds $870,446.12
This agreement funds supportive services for Compton residents in need — such as housing assistance and wraparound services — using federal American Rescue Plan dollars that can directly help vulnerable people in your community.
Jul 21, 2026
Appointments to City Offices, Boards, and Commissions
The people appointed to city boards and commissions shape decisions about planning, parks, and personnel in your community — these appointments determine who has a voice in local government on your behalf.
Jul 14, 2026
Professional Services Agreement with Empowering Reach Foundation Using HOME-ARP Funds ($870,446.12)
This agreement would fund supportive services — such as housing counseling, case management, or other assistance — for vulnerable Compton residents using federal pandemic relief money, helping people at risk of homelessness stay stably housed.
Jul 14, 2026
Professional Services Agreement with Empowering Reach Foundation Using HOME-ARP Funds — $870,446.12
This funding brings supportive services for homeless and housing-vulnerable Compton residents, helping people in your community access shelter, counseling, and other resources to get back on their feet.
Jun 23, 2026
Certificate Presentation - Youth Spotlight
This recognizes young people in your community who are making positive contributions and sets an example for other youth.
Jun 9, 2026
Budget Amendment for Tobacco Enforcement Grant Funds
This grant funding helps your city enforce laws protecting young people from illegal tobacco sales, protecting your children's health.
Mar 3, 2026
Adopt Key to the City Policy for Outstanding Service
Your city is recognizing the people and leaders who make your community better, celebrating the civic engagement that improves life for everyone.
Dec 9, 2025
Resolution Adopting Key to the City Policy
This creates clear rules for how your city recognizes outstanding community leaders, ensuring the process is fair and transparent for honoring people who serve your community.
Dec 9, 2025
FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment: Tobacco Enforcement Grant
Your city is receiving grant funding to enforce laws protecting young people from tobacco sales, promoting public health in Compton.
Nov 18, 2025
Certificate Presentation - Youth Spotlight
This recognition celebrates young people in your community and encourages continued positive engagement by Compton youth.
Jun 3, 2025
Certificate Presentation - Youth Spotlight
Your city government celebrates and recognizes the young people in Compton who are making positive contributions to our community.
Jun 3, 2025
Purchase Two Buses for Dial-A-Ride Program
This adds two buses to expand transportation services for seniors 55+ and people with disabilities, reducing wait times for medical appointments and essential trips around the city.
Apr 1, 2025
Budget Amendment and Purchase Order for Dial-A-Ride Buses
Your city is investing in transportation services by purchasing new buses for the Dial-A-Ride program, which helps seniors and people with disabilities get around Compton.
Mar 25, 2025
Volunteers of America Lease Agreement at Neighborhood Center
This brings job training and life skills programs for at-risk youth ages 18-25 directly to your community, helping reduce gang involvement and prepare young people for stable employment.
Feb 25, 2025
Personnel Board Appointment
The Personnel Board oversees city employee hiring and disciplinary matters - ensuring fair employment practices for the people who provide your city services.
Dec 17, 2024
Presentation: Centennial High School Cheer and Dance Team
This recognizes the achievements of young people from your local schools and celebrates their hard work in athletics and performing arts.
Dec 3, 2024
Tobacco Enforcement Grant Appropriation
Your city will receive funding to prevent illegal tobacco sales to youth, protecting young people in your community from harmful substances.
Nov 26, 2024
Youth and family counseling services professional services agreement
Your family and young people in Compton will have access to professional counseling services to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Sep 24, 2024
Pool Repair Contract for Gonzales Park and Lueders Park
These repairs are needed to reopen the public pools at Gonzales and Lueders Parks — restoring recreation opportunities for your family.
Apr 16, 2024
Amend Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget: Tobacco Enforcement Grant
This grant helps keep tobacco products away from young people in your community, supporting youth health and wellbeing.
Mar 19, 2024
Jul 20, 2026
charter committee
The Compton Charter Review Committee continued its section-by-section review of the city charter on July 20, 2026, debating changes to the Planning Commission, Personnel Board, and Recreation and Parks Commission. Key recommendations included requiring each commission to have one member from each council district with the mayor selecting one at-large member, adding professional qualifications for commissioners, and mandating that all discretionary development entitlements receive Planning Commission approval before going to council. Commissioner Baker's proposal to remove the Parks and Recreation Commission from the charter sparked the meeting's most heated debate, with multiple commissioners and public speakers arguing removal could jeopardize Compton's charter city status; Baker ultimately withdrew the recommendation pending further research. The committee voted unanimously to adjourn early at 7:00 PM and continue deliberations at a special meeting on Wednesday.
Jul 14, 2026
city council
The Compton City Council's July 14, 2026 meeting saw an $870,440 contract for homeless supportive services (using federal HOME ARP funds) die for lack of a second, prompting Councilwoman Darden to warn that failing to use [HUD](https://www.hud.gov) funds could jeopardize future federal allocations and request the item be brought back. Multiple residents raised concerns about an undisclosed survey sent from the city manager's office that asked residents about a warehouse tax and their opinions of specific elected officials, demanding to know how the vendor was selected, how it was funded, and why council was not informed. Special counsel presented on all-mail ballot election law, clarifying that while Compton's charter authorizes mail ballots, consolidation with county and state elections requires voting centers to remain open — though residents continued to allege widespread election fraud. The council also declared key city properties surplus land to advance commercial development, scheduled a September 15 public hearing for the Compton 2045 General Plan, and approved a three-year medical director contract for the fire department.
Jun 24, 2026
charter committee
The Compton Charter Review Committee continued its section-by-section review of the city charter, focusing on the 600 series covering city council and mayoral powers, meeting procedures, and ordinance publication. The committee voted unanimously to reopen Sections 600 and 601 for discussion, with commissioners calling for the mayor's duties to be clearly defined beyond vague 'ceremonial purposes,' citing comparable cities that include policy leadership and legislative responsibilities. Vice Chair Butler recommended reducing city council meetings from four per month to two, though Commissioner Marquez cautioned that voters recently rejected this same proposal. Commissioners also recommended reorganizing Section 606, which combines quorum rules with council powers into one dense paragraph, and called for charter language requiring ordinances and legal notices to be published on the city website and social media in addition to a clearly identified official newspaper. Section 500 on council compensation was held over to the July 6th meeting when the HR director will attend to answer pending questions.