Omar Bradley (politician) facts for kids
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Omar Bradley
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| Mayor of Compton, California | |
| In office 1993–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Walter R. Tucker III |
| Succeeded by | Eric J. Perrodin |
| Member of the Compton (California) City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office 1991–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Maxcy D. Filer |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Compton, California |
| Occupation | School teacher |
Omar Bradley (born May 9, 1958) is an American politician. He served as the mayor of Compton, California from 1993 to 2001. Before becoming mayor, he was a teacher.
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Early Life and Public Service
Omar Bradley grew up in Compton, California. He stayed in his hometown as an adult. He worked as a high school teacher before he decided to enter politics.
Becoming a City Council Member
In 1991, Omar Bradley ran for a spot on the Compton City Council. He won the election to become the City Councilman for the 1st District. He won against Pedro Pallan. After winning, Bradley wanted to work with everyone. He said his goal was to help the Latino community get the city services they needed.
Election as Mayor of Compton
Just two years later, in 1993, Bradley ran for mayor. He was running against Councilwoman Patricia A. Moore. Bradley won the election by a small number of votes. He became the new mayor, taking over from Walter R. Tucker III.
First Actions as Mayor
When Bradley became mayor, he had made a promise during his campaign. He had said he would appoint a Latino person to fill his old spot on the City Council. Many people thought he would choose Pedro Pallan. However, Bradley and two other council members chose Ronald Green instead. Green was an African American and new to politics.
Comments on Music Videos
In the fall of 1993, Bradley made some comments about violence in rap music videos. These comments caused some discussion. He later held a press conference with rapper Eazy-E. Bradley approved the music video and apologized for his earlier remarks.
Losing Re-election in 2001
In 2001, Omar Bradley tried to win a third term as mayor. He lost the election by a small margin. Eric J. Perrodin won the election instead.
2013 Campaign for Mayor
Omar Bradley ran for mayor of Compton again in 2013. He did well in the first election on April 16, 2013. He came in second place with 26.5% of the votes. Aja Brown received 27.8% of the votes. The mayor at the time, Eric J. Perrodin, came in third.
In the final election on June 4, Aja Brown won against Bradley. She received 64% of the votes, while Bradley received 36%.
