Compton Mayor • 2026

MarlowWilkerson

For Mayor • City of Compton, California

"Compton Deserves Better. Let's Prove It."

Compton has the people, the talent, and the resources to move forward. What residents deserve now is steady leadership, honest budgeting, and visible progress. Marlow Wilkerson is running for mayor to help bring discipline, transparency, and follow-through back to City Hall.

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$41MFunds Not Yet Put to Work
50%Streets Rated Poor or Worse
6City Managers in 6 Fiscal Years

New Leadership. Honest Numbers. Real Progress.

The budget reflects priorities, and Compton deserves to see those priorities clearly.

Compton Today
Too Much Delay
Compton has dealt with deferred repairs, leadership turnover, and inconsistent long-term planning. Residents can see the impact in street conditions, aging systems, and projects that move too slowly or not at all.
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What Better Governance Looks Like
Clear Priorities. Steady Execution.
A city moves forward when leadership is stable, planning is current, and the public can follow the money. Compton can make that shift with stronger oversight, better coordination, and a commitment to measurable progress.
Source: California State Auditor Report 2021-802
The Campaign Platform

Three Priorities.
One Standard of Leadership.

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Fix the Basics
Safe streets. Reliable infrastructure. Sound budgeting.

Residents deserve a city government that handles the basics well. Streets, water infrastructure, and long-delayed repairs require disciplined planning, responsible use of available funds, and public accountability at every step.

Street conditions require focused investment and current planning
Major water system needs have been identified and must be addressed responsibly
Deferred maintenance creates higher costs over time
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Restore Stability
Steady leadership so the city can function well.

Frequent turnover in key leadership roles makes it harder for the city to plan well, recruit qualified staff, and finish what it starts. Compton needs consistency, competent management, and clearer lines of accountability.

Leadership turnover has disrupted continuity
Extended vacancies in key roles weaken city operations
Stronger process leads to stronger follow-through
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Show the Work
Transparency residents can actually use.

Residents should be able to see where major funds stand, where staffing gaps exist, and which projects are moving. Marlow will advocate for regular public reporting that makes city performance easier to follow and easier to evaluate.

Clear reporting builds public trust
Visible benchmarks help residents measure progress
Accountability works best when the public can see it
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Meet the Candidate

Rooted in Compton.
Ready to Serve.

Marlow Wilkerson is running for mayor because he believes Compton deserves leadership that is steady, serious, and accountable to the public.

He believes city government should do the basic work well, tell the truth about the numbers, and stay focused on the services residents rely on every day. That means clearer priorities, stronger follow-through, and a public standard that values results over excuses.

Marlow’s campaign is centered on practical leadership. He is focused on restoring confidence in City Hall through better oversight, more transparent reporting, and a consistent push to move long-delayed priorities forward.

What Marlow Stands For

Respect for the public. Discipline in government. Accountability that residents can see. Compton has the foundation to move forward, and Marlow believes the city’s next chapter should be built on steadier leadership and clearer results.

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Key Issues

Focused on What Matters Most

This campaign is focused on documented challenges, practical next steps, and a standard of leadership that values openness, preparation, and follow-through. The goal is simple: help move Compton from delay and uncertainty toward clearer direction and stronger results.

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Infrastructure & Streets

Support updated capital planning, prioritize overdue street repairs, and push to align available infrastructure funds with the city’s most pressing needs.

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Water System Reliability

Advocate for better planning, maintenance, and sequencing of water system improvements so residents are not left dealing with the consequences of long-term delay.

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Fiscal Accountability

Support public-facing budget dashboards, clearer fund tracking, and regular reporting that helps residents understand where the money stands and what it is supporting.

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Stable City Operations

Push for stronger hiring practices, better retention, and more consistent management in key city roles so the city can operate with greater continuity and confidence.

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Community Engagement

Support respectful, neighborhood-centered outreach across Compton, including strong English- and Spanish-language communication and more consistent engagement with residents.

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Audit Recovery

Advocate for regular public updates on corrective actions tied to the State Auditor’s findings so residents can track progress and expect clear answers.

The Commitment

First 100 Days of Public Accountability

These are early-step priorities centered on transparency, oversight, and communication with the public. Each one is designed to make City Hall easier to follow and easier to evaluate.

Day One
Public Vacancy Report

Call for a clear public list of unfilled city positions so residents can better understand where staffing gaps may be affecting services.

Day One
Budget Transparency Request

Request a public dashboard that presents major fund balances and budget-to-actual reporting in a format residents can easily follow.

Week One
Audit Status Briefing

Request a public briefing on the current status of corrective actions connected to the State Auditor’s findings.

Week Two
Infrastructure Priority Review

Ask for a public update on stalled and priority infrastructure projects, including funding sources, sequencing, and current status.

Month One
Accountability Resolution

Introduce or support a policy that requires regular public updates on major city priorities and audit-recovery items.

Month One
Community Budget Hearing

Push for community input before major budget priorities are finalized so residents have a stronger voice in the process.

Month Two
Infrastructure Review

Seek support for an independent review of delayed infrastructure priorities, including streets, water, and sewer needs.

Month Three
Governance Review

Begin a public discussion on process and governance reforms that could strengthen transparency, oversight, and continuity.

Get Involved

This Campaign Runs on Community

Progress takes people. Every conversation, every text, every shared post, and every hour volunteered helps build a stronger campaign and a broader community of support across Compton.

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Canvass Door-to-Door

Help bring the message directly to voters through respectful, neighborhood-level conversations.

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Phone & Text Banking

Reach residents from anywhere and help expand the campaign’s voter contact efforts.

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Amplify Online

Share campaign updates in English and Spanish and help more residents connect with the campaign.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Fill out the form and a member of the campaign team will follow up with next steps.

On the Ground

Upcoming Events

Apr12
Community Town Hall • District 1
🕖 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍 [Venue TBD], Compton
Apr19
Campaign Kickoff & Volunteer Launch
🕐 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM📍 [Venue TBD], Compton
May3
Neighborhood Canvass • South Compton
🕙 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM📍 Meet location provided after RSVP
May17
Campaign Fundraising Reception
🕔 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 [Private Venue TBD]
Jun7
District 2 Bilingual Community Meeting English & Español
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 [Venue TBD], Compton
Reach Out

Get in Touch

Have a question, media inquiry, endorsement request, or neighborhood concern? The campaign wants to hear from you.

🇪🇸 Hablamos Español Compton is a proudly diverse city, and this campaign is committed to reaching voters with clarity, respect, and real engagement in the language they speak at home. Contáctenos en español.
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Email[email protected]
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Phone(310) 000-0000
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Campaign OfficeCompton, California 90220

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