Inglewood

Inglewood doesn’t have term limits and incumbent Mayor James Butts has been in the position since 2010 despite many ethical snafus, serious allegations, and political controversies, including new sexual assault accusation made against him just recently. He has zero organizational endorsements except a handful of police and fire unions. He’s also spearheaded the development of large-scale stadiums and arenas (SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome) that have contributed majorly to gentrification and displacement. It’s time for him to go.

The challenge is consolidating around a single opponent because whoever gets the most votes, even if not the majority, will win.

We think the best choice is Fre’Drisha Dixon, who was recently endorsed by the environmental organization, LA League of Conservation Voters. Maro Kakoussian, President of LALCV, said “Fre’Drisha Dixon brings strong community connections earned through her vibrant advocacy for Inglewood schools. As Mayor, she will focus on parks, air quality, traffic congestion, and fossil-fueled digital billboards, all while preserving affordability and quality of life for Inglewood’s residents.

Fre’Drisha “Sha” Dixon is an Inglewood attorney, parent, and community organizer. She is active in the coalition opposing Inglewood Unified school closures and helped develop the coalition’s 2025 IUSD Report Card with support from the ACLU of Southern California. Dixon previously ran for mayor in 2022, finishing second in a six-candidate field with approximately 16.7% of the vote.

Fre’Drisha Dixon offers the race’s clearest and most comprehensive reform agenda for transparent government, police accountability, and community-centered investment.. She supports term limits, evening council meetings, accessible public information, independent police oversight, stronger use-of-force standards, sanctuary protections, and dedicated funding for housing, mental-health services, and homelessness programs. Dixon also proposes supporting local businesses, investing in youth leadership, expanding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and requiring complete environmental review of development projects. Her legal and executive experience, combined with her detailed plan for returning power to residents, makes her the best choice for mayor.

For more info, check out the LA Local’s excellent coverage of this contest.

In District 1, there are 4 candidates running. There are 3 Democrats and 1 independent (Davidson). We recommend incumbent Yolanda Davidson.

Check out the extensive coverage from the LA Local of these elections.

In District 2, Democrat Subrina Miller is challenging Democratic incumbent Alex Padilla (not to be confused with California’s U.S. Senator). Padilla is an ally of the current controversial mayor James Butts and has been part of efforts to keep community voices out of city hall – including moving council meetings to the middle of the day when most people aren’t able to attend. He’s backed by the police unions. Subrina Miller is challenging the status quo in Inglewood. We recommend Miller.

Check out the extensive coverage from the LA Local of these elections.

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