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Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III was elected in November 2008 to represent the 52nd Assembly District that includes Compton, North Long Beach, Paramount, Rancho Dominguez, South Los Angeles, Watts and Willowbrook. Within days of taking office, Hall was appointed to Speaker Karen Bass’ leadership team and currently serves as Assistant Speaker pro Tempore, the third highest ranking member of the California State Assembly.

Hall currently serves as the Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Child/Adolescent Health and Safety and the Assembly Select Committee on Re-Entry. Hall also serves on the following fiscal and policy committees: Appropriations, Governmental Organization, Health, Human Services and Rules. Additionally, Hall serves on the following Joint and Select Committees: Select Committee on Community Colleges; Select Committee on Domestic Violence; Select Committee on Safety and Protection of At-Risk Communities in California; Select Committee on Regional Approaches to Addressing the State’s Water Crisis and the Joint Committee on Fairs, Allocation and Classification.

In his first term, 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 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.

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 received a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from National University. Hall is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Born and raised in Compton, California, Hall is the youngest of six children.

For more information, please visit www.assembly.ca.gov/hall