After getting tired of waiting, Compton residents decided to take matters into their own hands by filling in troublesome potholes.
“We did it because it was affecting us directly,” resident Daisy de la Rosa said. “We wanted to do something for the community and the community started pitching in.”
However, the City of Compton took issue with that, claiming it was against the city code. They sent cease and desist letters to residents, ordering them to stop the makeshift construction projects.
“The City of Compton understands the frustration felt by our residents and share their concerns regarding the state of our roads, however, we urge caution and emphasize we do not want residents risking their personal safety,” the city stated.
De la Rosa said the city has had a pervasive pothole problem for several years, but only proliferated since the heavy rains started pounding Los Angeles County in the past couple of years. The city said it is trying to fill the potholes, but their Public Works Department is critically understaffed.