Compton residents have every right to be frustrated — even insulted. Mayor Emma Sharif’s re-election fundraiser, scheduled for October 4, 2025, isn’t being held in Compton. Instead, it’s taking place miles away in Inglewood, at WePlay Studios — hosted by none other than Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. On paper, it may sound like a simple event: two mayors, one stage, and a campaign rally. But scratch beneath the surface, and the symbolism becomes hard to ignore — and even harder to stomach. A Fundraiser That Sends the Wrong Message For many Compton residents, this isn’t just a matter…
Author: Marvin McCoy
By Marvin McCoy As reported by 2 Urban Girls, on May 3, 2025, the Inglewood City Council scheduled a public hearing for May 6, 2025, to receive comments on a proposed underground utility district along Crenshaw Boulevard, between Imperial Highway and 116th Street. Related: Inglewood approves new utility district, police raises But let’s be clear: this wasn’t some neutral “public improvement” proposal. Critical details were deliberately—and suspiciously—left out. The undergrounding project is not about cleaner streets or modernized infrastructure. It’s about one thing: paving the way for the Inglewood Transit Connector. The Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District is home to…
The proposed City of Inglewood FY 2025–2026 budget presentation raised more questions than it answered. How many residents truly understood what is happening with their money? Unless voters dig into the details, we risk surrendering our city to politicians who serve billion-dollar developers, not the people who elected them. We all have our budget books which are thick…so we aren’t in the weeds of it.Inglewood Councilman Alex Padilla remarks after the budget presentation Mayor James T. Butts proclaims, “The only thing about Inglewood that has changed is everything.” But is that change good if nearly half the city lives below…
By Marvin McCoy This story about Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and Aspiration doesn’t just stink—it reeks of corruption, arrogance, and backroom dealing. Let’s be blunt: I don’t believe Steve Ballmer. And if Pablo Torre’s reporting is accurate—coming from a seasoned journalist with a reputation for credibility—then the NBA has only one choice: strip Ballmer of his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers and force him to sell. Anything less would make a mockery of the league’s rules. The NBA cannot afford to look the other way. Salary cap manipulation, no matter how cleverly disguised, strikes at the heart of fair…
By Marvin McCoy Based on a recent letter submitted to your blog, it certainly appears the owners of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Clippers may be quietly distancing themselves from Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and the City Council. Both organizations—having poured billions into their respective world-class stadium and arena—are now showing signs of frustration with City Hall. Despite these monumental private investments that have transformed Inglewood’s skyline and economy, the letter’s tone suggests growing tension—possibly over political decisions, shifting city priorities, or unfulfilled commitments. If billion-dollar partners are suddenly questioning the relationship, one has to…
There’s an old saying: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” After reading your recent report about Stan Kroenke — owner of the Los Angeles Rams and SoFi Stadium — filing a writ of mandate accusing the City of Inglewood of violating its development agreement, it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore what appears to be a disturbing pattern of deception by our city’s leadership. This Billboard Agreement is both procedurally defective and substantively improper, as it was adopted without a public bidding process or public hearing, and purports to cede exclusive authority over the…
By Marvin McCoy There’s an old adage that says, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” In the case of the Inglewood Crossroads Homeowners Association, we’re well beyond smoke—this is a full-blown three-alarm fire. And yet, despite numerous complaints filed with the Inglewood Police Department by residents of the Crossroads complex—alleging fraud, mismanagement, and serious conflicts of interest involving the HOA Board, particularly its president Richard Lee—the police department has seemingly abdicated its duty to protect the very taxpayers whose contributions fund its operations. Did I miss something? According to a recent post on 2 Urban Girls, Ms. Felecia Ford—a resident of…
*This is neither a paid nor sponsored post Ask yourself this, why would a Silicon Valley philanthropist position herself as the primary funder of the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall campaign? Who is the philanthropist? It’s none other than Nicole Shanahan the failed former vice-president candidate and running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She poured millions of dollars of her own money into a failed independent run for the Presidency of the United States only to drop out and eventually supported and endorsed current President Donald Trump. This fact alone should draw suspicion as below the surface this…
As I’ve written to you in the past, I’d be very cautious in prematurely predicting her defeat as she has indicated she has every intention in seeking re-election. The fact of the matter is I’m not sold on the billionaire Los Angeles Real Estate investor, a former opponent and constant critic of Karen Bass handling of the devastating and destructive fires, as the answer to Los Angeles’ problems as those whom seemingly have an ulterior motive and Caruso himself who has seemingly appointed himself the one to fix all things pertaining to the City of Los Angeles. As I asked…
There’s an old saying by Robert Schuller that says “tough times never last, but tough people do” and if this old adage is proven to be true, isn’t it a little premature to predict the political demise of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass? Maybe it’s just me and call me a skeptic but these attacks against the mayor about her handling of the devastating fires in Los Angeles (NOT Altadena) that have resulted in a number of tragic deaths and loss of property is sorely misguided and dishonest and is largely rooted in personal ambitions and vendettas that go far…
Politics isn’t checkers it’s chess. With that being said there’s no doubt in my mind that Inglewood City Councilwoman Gloria Gray will be the next Mayor of the City of Inglewood. Isn’t transparency and accountability the staple of any elected official or body? Forgive me if I seem skeptical but the recent actions by the Inglewood City Council to inexplicably and significantly increase the pay of the newly elected treasurer Angela Allen doesn’t in anyway, shape or form pass the smell test and simply can’t be ignored. New city treasurer receives $9,000 salary increase How can anybody of integrity and…
Is it safe to say that Inglewood’s government is officially broken? To say I’m surprised would be a tremendous understatement, as history has shown nothing ever good from someone with unchecked powers and Inglewood elected officials, including Dionne Faulk, the councilwoman from the 4th District who is seeking re-election November 5th. It’s time for the “adults in the room,” business owners, developers, and elected officials alike, to take an emphatic position and conclude that the Mayor no longer represents the values or spirit of Inglewood and technically never has. Can Inglewood residents, taxpayers and business leaders continue to do business…
Here we go again. The City of Inglewood and its reputation for pulling out all the stops to protect its corrupt culture never cease to amaze me. How does this culture of corruption continue to exist? Well, let’s look at the City’s decision to dedicate taxpayers’ money to sponsor an event to bolster 4th District Councilwoman Dionne Faulk’s campaign to win re-election under the rouse of “protecting women’s rights” while at the same time using taxpayers’ funds to weaponize the court system to destroy Melanie McDade a former executive assistant to Inglewood Mayor James T Butts. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPrisEsHaW Although McDade chose…
Can we admit that Kamala Harris by traditional standards is a horrible nominee for President? For proper perspective and to appreciate what I’m saying let me attempt to lay the groundwork on why I take this position. Let’s begin by first being honest by all means it would be a dereliction of duty of former President Obama not to do whatever he can to get Vice President Kamala Harris over the finish line but may I ask “Why does it have to be at the expense of black men?” I’m sorry but scapegoating Black men for Kamala’s failures to excite…
I am completely mortified. Let me begin by stating the obvious By no stretch of the imagination should Inglewood taxpayers be put on the hook to continue paying the mounting legal bills and potential financial damages from Melanie McDade’s lawsuit against the City of Inglewood and Mayor James T. Butts Jr. I say that to say, because after reviewing Ms. McDade’s demand letter along with subsequent text message correspondence between herself and Mayor Butts, in support of her settlement demand of $65 million, it’s hard to imagine any scenario in which ultimately the taxpayers won’t be held accountable for paying…