Isadore Hall III | |
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Member of the California State Senate from the 35th district |
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In office December 10, 2014 – November 30, 2016 |
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Preceded by | Rod Wright |
Succeeded by | Steven Bradford |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 64th district 52nd district (2008–2012) |
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In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014 |
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Preceded by | Mervyn M. Dymally |
Succeeded by | Mike Gipson |
Compton City Councilmember, 4th District | |
In office July 1, 2003 – December 1, 2008 |
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Succeeded by | Willie O. Jones |
Personal details | |
Born |
Compton, California |
December 10, 1971
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Compton, California |
Alma mater |
University of Phoenix National University University of Southern California Next Dimension Bible College |
Occupation | Politician |
Isadore Hall III (born December 10, 1971) is an American politician and a former member of the California State Senate. He is a Democrat who represented the 35th district, encompassing parts of the South Bay. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he was the Assemblymember for the 64th district and a Compton city councilman.
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.
In 2003, Hall was elected to the Compton City Council 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. During this time Hall also served on the Metropolitan Water District Board, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Association of Governments becoming a prominent regional voice for communities throughout southern California.
Hall served as the Chair of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. Hall also served on Appropriations, Elections and Redistricting and Human Services.
During his tenure in the Assembly, Hall authored notable legislation and has been an influential and decisive voice on various public policy issues including: addressing the state’s fiscal crisis, job creation, reducing childhood obesity and diabetes, improving public safety, expanding access to education technology and the creation of a sustainable statewide water policy.
In 2009, Hall successfully authored legislation to help build the world’s first ‘green’ professional football stadium. Located in Los Angeles County, the proposed 75,000 seat LEED certified NFL stadium and entertainment complex will create over 18,000 jobs and utilize the latest in technology, planning and design to create the most environmentally sustainable athletic stadium complex ever created.
In 2014, Hall was elected to the State Senate.