Bennie Tinson Candidate for Compton City Council, District 2
COMPTON, CA — Bennie Tinson, a veteran educator and community advocate, is running for the Compton City Council, District 2, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to replace Andre Spicer, who is running for Mayor. Tinson is running on the following platform:
A Vision for a Safer, Stronger District 2, focusing on…
- Public Safety & Infrastructure: Prioritizing the installation of speed bumps to protect children, fixing local streets, trimming trees, and modernizing drainage systems to prevent neighborhood flooding.
- Revitalization: Transforming Long Beach Boulevard by eradicating sex trafficking and attracting new dining, shopping, and attainable mixed-use housing developments.
- Neighborhood Quality: Reclaiming residential streets by removing commercial trucks and RVs, stopping industrial pollution, and implementing a 24-hour graffiti elimination policy.
Tinson says his goal is to bring transparency, seasoned leadership, and renewed trust to City governance.
Tinson is the Executive Director of The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA), which is a leading voice for licensed adult residential facilities in Los Angeles County and aims to increase public awareness and support for housing and health solutions that serve vulnerable low-income elderly and adults living with serious mental illness.
Tinson earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy at Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from St. Olaf College. He also studied abroad at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, in Oxford, England. Tinson is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science and Religion at Claremont Graduate University.
He is a former employee of the Compton City Attorney’s Office, where he learned the inner workings of the City of Compton. He a former Regional Manager, Government Affairs & Organizing for the Service Employees International Union. He’s also been Regional Director for Educators for Excellence, where he advocated for classroom teachers in Los Angeles, New York & Boston, and a Lead Organizer with LA Voice and the Faith in Action Network.
Tinson previously served as Director of Community Engagement at the California Charter School Association, as an Associate Faculty member teaching Political Science at Mount San Jacinto Community College , and as a Government Affairs Officer at Altura Credit Union, where he advocated on behalf of California Credit Unions.
He is a past recipient of the Woody Fleming & Willie Robinson Award from the California Friends of the African American Legislative Caucus.
“My goal has always been to improve lives through dedication and honesty,” said Tinson. “I have deep-rooted experience as an educator, Union Organizer, and Paralegal; I will hit the ground running on day one. I am ready to ensure District 2 is safer, revitalized, and better governed,” he concludes.
“I invite you all to vote on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for Mayor, City Council Districts 2 and 3, and City Clerk,” said Tinson.
For more information, call (323) 305-9872 or go online to: https://bennietinson.com
As a longtime resident, a product of the Compton Unified School District, a Community College Professor, an SEIU Union Organizer, and a City of Compton employee, I have been prepared by my life experiences to be your City Councilman. My experience as a Paralegal in the Compton City Attorney’s Office provided me with in-depth knowledge of Compton City government, ensuring I can hit the ground running and be a strong voice for residents. I am currently the Executive Director of a community-based organization working in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, addressing homelessness, advocating for housing and care to keep vulnerable residents off our streets.