Biography

Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III was elected in November 2008 to represent the 52nd Assembly District that includes Compton, Paramount, Rancho Dominguez, South Los Angeles, Watts and Willowbrook.  Within days of taking office, Hall was appointed to Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’ leadership team and currently serves as Assistant Speaker pro Tempore.

Hall began his career of public service in 2001when he was elected to the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Hall served two terms as President of the Board and oversaw important reforms to attract highly qualified teachers and increase funding to classrooms throughout the district.

While on the Board of Trustees, Hall championed Measure I, which secured $80 million to renovate schools throughout the district. He was also instrumental in securing construction of the first new elementary school built in the City of Compton in 35 years and successfully restoring the Compton Unified School District to full local control, after ten years of management by the State of California.

Hall was elected to the Compton City Council in 2003 where he served in various leadership positions including Mayor Pro Tem. While on the City Council, Hall oversaw efforts to increase youth access to parks and recreational activities, reduce crime and promote business growth throughout the city. 

Among Hall’s successes on the City Council, he created the quarterly Buiness-2-Business Breakfast Roundtable, which promoted commercial and residential development throughout southern California. Through his work on the Compton City Council, Hall also served on the Metropolitan Water District Board, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Association of Governments becoming an influential regional voice for communities throughout southern California. 

Hall received a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from National University.  Hall is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Born and raised in Compton, California, Hall is the youngest of six children.

For more information, please visit www.assembly.ca.gov/hall
Revised 3/3/09