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Omar Bradley (politician) facts for kids
This page is about the former mayor of Compton, California. For the general, see Omar Bradley.
Quick facts for kids Omar Bradley | |
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| Mayor of Compton, California | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| 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 | |
| Preceded by | Maxcy D. Filer |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1958-05-09) May 9, 1958 (age 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Compton, California |
| Occupation | School teacher |
Omar Bradley (born May 9, 1958) is an American politician who served as mayor of Compton, California from 1993 until 2001.
Biography
Omar Bradley grew up in Compton, California. As an adult, he stayed ("lived") in the neighborhood and taught high school before entering politics.
In 1991, Bradley defeated Pedro Pallan to become City Councilman for the 1st District of Compton. Despite winning the race decisively with 2,904 votes over Pallan's 1,577, Bradley adopt
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Former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley sentenced to 36 months’ probation for misappropriating public funds
Former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley was sentenced to 36 months’ probation Wednesday for misappropriating public funds.
Late last month, Bradley was convicted for the second time on two counts of misappropriating public funds. His first conviction, returned in February 2004, was thrown out by a state appellate court in 2012.
The former mayor was also sentenced to a year in county jail, but Judge George Lomeli granted Bradley credit for time served, sparing the former official more time behind bars.
Bradley declined to make a statement before the sentence was handed down, but as he left the courtroom he waved at the judge and said, “Your honor, bless you.”
During the proceedings, Deputy Public Defender Robert J. Hill said Bradley planned to appeal.
Perhaps the biggest consequence of Bradley’s conviction is that he is now barred from holding elected office.
Outside the courtroom, dressed in a sharp dark suit with blue tie, Bradley said his family was hurt by the verdict, but he
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Omar Bradley (politician)
American politician
This article is about the former mayor of Compton, California. For the general, see Omar Bradley.
Omar Bradley (born May 9, 1958)[1] is an American politician who served as mayor of Compton, California from 1993 until 2001.
Biography
Omar Bradley grew up in Compton, California. As an adult, he stayed ("lived") in the neighborhood and taught high school before entering politics.
In 1991, Bradley defeated Pedro Pallan to become City Councilman for the 1st District of Compton. Despite winning the race decisively with 2,904 votes over Pallan's 1,577, Bradley adopted a very conciliatory tone, when he said, "My first priority is to extend the olive branch to the Latino community, find out what they lack in city services and find out how to meet them."[2]
Just two years later in the spring of 1993, Bradley faced off against Councilwoman Patricia A. Moore for the city's top job. In a bitterly fought runoff campaign, Bradley received just 349 votes over Moore to replace the outgoing Mayor Walter R. Tucke
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