Compton City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Bennie Tinson
Candidate for City Council District 2
Bennie Tinson is running for Compton City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anthony Perry.
Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayExecutive Director of LARCA, a countywide nonprofit working on homelessness, and a Compton native. He previously worked for the City of Compton, including in the City Attorney's Office.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Executive Director/Educator
- Endorsed by
- California Rifle & Pistol Association PAC and SEIU Local 721, as announced on his campaign website. Bennie Tinson for Compton City Council campaign website
- Campaign website
- bennietinson.com
Where Bennie Tinson stands: positions on the record
Streets and infrastructure1 sourced position
His platform lists installing speed bumps on residential streets, repairing damaged roads, clearing overgrown trees and modernizing drainage in District 2.
Own statementBennie Tinson for Compton City Council
Housing1 sourced position
His platform calls for attainable housing through mixed-use development on Long Beach Boulevard.
Own statementBennie Tinson for Compton City Council
Public safety1 sourced position
His platform lists eradicating sex trafficking on Long Beach Boulevard.
Own statementBennie Tinson for Compton City Council
Neighborhood quality1 sourced position
His platform lists removing commercial trucks and RVs from residential streets, stopping local industrial pollution and removing graffiti within 24 hours.
Own statementBennie Tinson for Compton City Council
Campaign priorities1 sourced position
Says he will work to unite the 2nd District and build a stronger Compton.
“Together, we will unite the 2nd District and build a stronger Compton.”
Own statementBennie Tinson for Compton City Council
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