Aja Brown

I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city. ”

I think Dr Dre really evolved and really is a great role model for young people that have had to survive and thrive against all odds. He was able to turn his life around and create an empire and become a successful family person. ”

I didn't have a traditional college experience. I didn't have a social aspect to it. I was always involved in working and going to school. ”

An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that impact them. ”

I think we are living in an age where we really need to have bilingual leaders so that we can communicate with our constituents. ”

I don't think it's my job, single-handedly, to fix anything. I think it's my job to have a vision and have a plan that is reasonable and workable and get as many people to the table to effect change as possible. ”

I think every leader must possess vision, and they absolutely have to have a heart of service. ”

In California, they're not making any more land. And with the high cost of land, from a business standpoint, being able to move your goods quickly and cheaply makes Compton an attractive place to be. ”

Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well. ”

People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped established Compton's reputation worldwide are older now, and even their images have evolved. ”