March 28th Candidates Forum: Compton Mayoral Leadership, Governance & Public Accountability

Mayoral Candidates Debate

The Compton Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the Compton community to attend the Compton Mayoral Candidates Forum 2026. Please note that this year's forum is designed to host Mayoral Candidates only!

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COMPTON CHAMBER WILL HOST THE COMPTON MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON at Compton College Student Lounge/Multipurpose Room. Bishop Byron Smith will be serving as moderator.

The Forum will be live streamed. The details for live stream access will be announced shortly.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

• Time: 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

• Candidates check in: 11:45 am

• Location: Compton College

  Student Lounge/Multipurpose Room

• Address: 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221

• Hosted By: Compton Chamber of Commerce

• Moderator: Bishop Byron Smith

  
  

Event Overview

• Event Title:  Compton Mayoral Leadership, Governance & Public Accountability

  Who You Are. Why Now. How You Will Lead and Govern

• Office being debated Mayor

• Sponsoring Organization: Compton Chamber of Commerce

• Moderator: Bishop Byron Smith

• Purpose of the Forum: To educate and inform Compton voters and stakeholders by providing a fair and structured opportunity to hear directly from the candidates for Mayor regarding their qualifications, leadership approach, governing philosophy, policy priorities, and commitment to public accountability.

• Forum Format

  • Opening statements by candidates

  • Moderated policy questions

  • Audience-submitted questions (if time permits)

  • Closing statements

  • Equal speaking time for all candidates

• Audience Attendance

  • Seating may be limited / first-come basis

  • Audience members must follow forum conduct guidelines

  • No campaign signs, banners, or disruptions permitted

  • Event staff may remove individuals disrupting the forum

  
  

  List of Certified Candidates Invited

• Emma Shariff - incumbent

• Inez-Tootie Adkins

• Omar Bradley, Jr

• Bishop Leroy Guillory

• John Hampton

• Arthur LeVias

• Anthony Moultrie

• Andre Spicer

• Marlon Wilkerson

Disclaimer

The Compton Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates for public office. This forum is presented as a public service to help voters make informed decisions.

Respectfully yours,

Dr. Lestean M. Johnson

President & CEO

Compton Chamber of Commerce

Est. 1923

www.comptonchamberofcommerce.org

310-631-8611--Business Phone

310-631-2066--Fax

cptchamber@aol.com