Word on the Streets: Candidates lining up against Compton Councilman
Compton Councilman Isaac Galvan has been no stranger to controversy since taking office in June 2013. Galvan was the city’s first Latino elected to the city council representing District 2 residents by securing a victory over long-time incumbent Lillie Dobson. The council at the time came under fire for squandering a hefty surplus on attempts to resurrect the former Compton Police Department, a mysterious fire at one of the fire stations, and collecting unauthorized salary payments without residents approval.
Galvan immediately came under fire for failure to disclose campaign contributions. He didn’t learn from the scrutiny and according to the city clerk’s website, hasn’t filed those required statements since June 30, 2016. His council liaison was fired for being a convicted felon, he’s gotten drunk at city events, and was accused of calling a council mate derogatory names in public settings.
His most recent escapades include a raid of his apartment, by the FBI, on issues unrelated to his duties as councilman and a public debacle of his attempts to terminate the employment of current City Manager Craig Cornwell.
Up for re-election in April, familiar names are preparing to challenge Galvan for his seat, now that he is no longer actively seeking to run for mayor.
Former Compton school board member Skyy Fisher is said to be gearing up to make a return to the political scene. Fisher had a promising political future ahead of him, that got derailed after Fisher’s public declaration he was gay, and a short prison sentence.
Fisher has since completed a highly competitive program at the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate and has a professional career working with various unions on behalf of government employees. His experience in negotiations and working cohesively with his colleagues is a positive attribute. Most notably he served on the school board with current District 4 Councilwoman Emma Sharif. Fisher is known for being an independent thinker, and putting the needs of the organization ahead of perceived “alliances” with those on the dais.
Current District 1 council liaison Andre Spicer is also rumored to be angling to join the city council. Spicer is known for his community involvement, which supersedes his time joining the office of Councilwoman Michelle Chambers. In fact, it was his extensive community involvement that helped Chambers secure a victory over Janna Zurita. Spicer stumbled when first being hired by the city, publicly berating some of the city’s senior citizens on social media, however, he has since began to focus more diligently on his position, perhaps in preparation of becoming an elected official. Some question whether he will be a “yes” man to the mayor or make decisions independently. 2UrbanGirls has been told that he has already hired a campaign manager.
Other names have come forward, however, 2UrbanGirls has chose to focus on the two men who present the greatest opportunity of successfully challenging Galvan.
Ironically, Fisher and Spicer were one-time business associates at the start of the Hub Radio Station so this will be the race to watch in 2021.
What are your thoughts on these candidates?
That poor little city will never change. Liberals and country southern fried negroes have destroyed that town since the 1960s.
Excuse me. Your sheet are showing. Let me remind you however, WE negroes are here to stay and it not a damn thing you can do about it. You should have surely picked your own damn cotton. STILL WE RISE.
Skyy Fisher would be an extremely horrible choice. To suggest that he is an “independent” thinker is laughable to all who have worked with him. He is not astute nor does he filter information. He pursues what is popular, not what is right. Mr. Fisher is a poor man’s version of Micah Ali; an individual that consistently looks out for himself and is seeking these opportunities to further his interests. If his interests happen to coincide with the city at certain times, that is coincidence and not by design. The problem is that Mr. Fisher, like Mr. Galvan, have achieved very little in their personal careers and these are their highlights (despite what this article attempts to puff). Those type of individuals rarely can lead. We need leaders who do not approach the City Council as the pinnacle of success in their life but as a calling to passionately carry a difficult torch. Those individuals, at our local setting, tend to have achieved personal success already (outside of government and special interests) and do not need these positions to feel like they have accomplished something…allowing them to be true servants. They are not looking to be rewarded for their position, they have received rewards in other areas and do not hunger for it in politics. That is what befell Mr. Galvan and Mr. Fisher. Their personal successes are very, very thin. So they want to excel at the expense of the taxpayer. My last point about Mr. Fisher is this; the very same people that this city voted OUT are the ones he is loyal to. Very select people have his ear and he listens to those voices. And you can rest assure it is not the voice of the common good.
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Mr. Fisher’s political career was derailed because he raped a man not because he was gay.
Skyy was neither accused nor convicted of rape and you obviously don’t know him or his professional career.
“Ex-Compton school board member found guilty of sexual assault”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-compton-school-board-prison-sentence-20160714-snap-story.html%3f_amp=true
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ex-compton-school-board-member-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-20160129-story.html
say what you want. i followed this story. they was in a bad relationship. what straight man allows this to happen without kicking fishers ass? i think it happened and it happened more than a few times and he liked it. look at west hollywood these homo lovers fight go to jail then be back together after bail post. now gascon going to make sure no bail is posting before they fuckin again
I live in compton and If I had to vote right now I would be thinking. Galvan might be on his way to jail. Fisher has been to jail. Spicer would have been in jail had it not been for his mother working for the district attorney. Galvan has been a councilman for 8 years and had no prior policy or legislative experience. Fisher had been a school board trustee for 4 years and prior seemed to have had a lot of policy and legislative experience. Spicer has never served in any legislative role until he landed his current job a year ago. Is Compton looking for experience in getting the city up to speed or what? It’s Galvan or Fisher for me! I don’t know about any other compton people but i’m tired of inviting my people to a raggedly city to visit me.
Hear! Hear!
I live in district 2, never heard of either one if them. I guess they do not live in District 2. But I do know Galvsn needs to go!!!!
Fisher has lived in the district all his life. Not sure how long Spicer has.
Be careful who you wish for. If you like the crap from Compton now be thankful for the mayor and Michelle chambers, and Andre spicer would fit nicely in also with the shit happening in Compton.
I think you need to see the difference between policies and a ltheperson. Galvan might not be the most upright person BUT at least he questions what the hell is going on in Compton.
Fact! Out of the 3 choice with no political experience it’s better to keep what you have until better comes along instead voting for someone who doesn’t have Citizen and Community interest at heart..Everyone is self serving themselves it show with there Lifestyle..Especially the Mayor
Lord Jesus take me now
“IF” I lived in the 2nd. district, I wouldn’t vote for either one of them. Waiting to see who else throws their hat in the ring.
Does 2Urbangirls have to focus on candidates they believe have the best chance? Sounds more like focusing on the candidate that paid you the most.
Yes we do. Here’s the link to the election results from 2017. Galvan had double the votes of both his competitors combined. http://www.comptoncity.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=27586
I totally agree with you Robert Louis Ray