Isadore Hall, III
Encyclopedia
Isadore Hall, III is an American
politician. He currently represents the 52nd
district in the California State Assembly
, encompassing parts of central Los Angeles County
, including Compton
, Paramount
, and parts of Long Beach
. He also serves as Assistant Speaker pro Tempore of the body.
and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from National University
. Hall is also a member of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity.
Hall began his career of public service in 2001 when he was elected to the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Hall served two terms as President of the Board and oversaw important reforms to attract highly qualified teachers and increase funding to classrooms throughout the district.
Hall was elected to the Compton City Council in 2003 where he served in various leadership positions including Mayor Pro Tem. While on the City Council, Hall oversaw efforts to increase youth access to parks and recreational activities, reduce crime and promote business growth throughout the city.
Through his work on the Compton City Council, Hall also served on the Metropolitan Water District Board, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Association of Governments becoming an influential regional voice for communities throughout southern California. In 2009, there was controversy as Hall supported a bill that would wave state environmental laws in support of a football stadium in City of Industry. Majestic, the company behind the stadium, donated significant funds to his reelection campaign and financially supported a state proposition to extend term limits, which would directly affect Hall.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician. He currently represents the 52nd
California's 52nd State Assembly district
California's 52nd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Democrat Isadore Hall, III of Compton.-District profile:...
district in the California State Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
, encompassing parts of central Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, including Compton
Compton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
, Paramount
Paramount, California
Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 54,098 down from 55,266 at the 2000 census...
, and parts of Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
. He also serves as Assistant Speaker pro Tempore of the body.
Biography
Born and raised in Compton, California, Hall is the youngest of six children. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from the University of PhoenixUniversity of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from National University
National University (California)
National University , founded in 1971, is a comprehensive, nonsectarian, independent, accredited, non-profit private university headquartered in La Jolla, California, United States, with academic degree programs offered at campuses located throughout the state, one in Henderson, Nevada, and...
. Hall is also a member of Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi is a fraternity and is the first African-American national fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.. The founders were three Howard University juniors, Edgar Amos...
Fraternity.
Hall began his career of public service in 2001 when he was elected to the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Hall served two terms as President of the Board and oversaw important reforms to attract highly qualified teachers and increase funding to classrooms throughout the district.
Hall was elected to the Compton City Council in 2003 where he served in various leadership positions including Mayor Pro Tem. While on the City Council, Hall oversaw efforts to increase youth access to parks and recreational activities, reduce crime and promote business growth throughout the city.
Through his work on the Compton City Council, Hall also served on the Metropolitan Water District Board, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Association of Governments becoming an influential regional voice for communities throughout southern California. In 2009, there was controversy as Hall supported a bill that would wave state environmental laws in support of a football stadium in City of Industry. Majestic, the company behind the stadium, donated significant funds to his reelection campaign and financially supported a state proposition to extend term limits, which would directly affect Hall.