Isadore Hall III

Isadore Hall III
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Member of the California State Senate from the 35th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 10, 2014
Preceded by	Rod Wright
Member of the California State Assembly from the 64th district 52nd district (2008–2012)
In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014
Preceded by	Mervyn M. Dymally
Succeeded by	Mike Gipson
Compton City Councilmember, 4th District
In office July 1, 2003 – December 1, 2008
Succeeded by	Willie O. Jones
Personal details
Born	(1971-12-10) December 10, 1971 Compton, California
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Compton, California
Alma mater	University of Phoenix National University University of Southern California
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Baptist

Isadore Hall III (born December 10, 1971) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Democrat representing the 35th district, encompassing parts of the South Bay. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he was the former assemblymember for the 64th district, which includes the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willowbrook and Wilmington.

Hall served as the Chair of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. Hall also serves on the following fiscal and policy committees: Appropriations, Elections and Redistricting and Human Services.

During his tenure in the Assembly, 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 and entertainment complex 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 Arts Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from National University. In 2011, Hall was awarded a master's degree in Management and Leadership from the University of Southern California, and dual Doctorates in Theology and Religious Studies from Next Dimension Bible College. Hall is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

In 2015, he announced his campaign for California's 44th congressional district. The incumbent, Democrat Janice Hahn, is retiring.

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

External links

• Official website
• Campaign website