Mayor of Compton calls for city leader’s resignation alleging “ongoing divisive dialogue”

Compton Mayor Emma Sharif has called for the resignation of the city’s Public Safety Commission chairman, citing “ongoing divisive dialogue” and “negative impact” witnessed at an incident last Friday involving a community activist.

In a statement, Sharif said she was formally requesting the removal of Bishop Guillory from the commission. She said his behavior was not something she could support.

“As leaders, we have a responsibility to keep our residents safe, to unify our community, and not to divide it,” Sharif said. “We must also hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism.”…

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