Billboard Blight Elimination Initiative

Expressed frustration with council members and argued that billboard revenue funds essential city services like park maintenance and police.

Stated that residents living near world-class stadiums bear the burden of traffic and trash, and revenue from WOW Media billboards helps pay for street repairs and public safety.

Stated that billboard partnership revenues fund public safety and pothole repairs, and criticized attempts to eliminate this revenue source without public consent.

Voiced strong opposition to the billboard measure, calling it a deceptive attempt to strip the city of its regulatory authority over public property advertising.

Said that billboard money keeps parks clean and streets paved, and urged the council to put the WOW billboard decision on the ballot for voters to decide.

Expressed concern that council members are considering measures that reduce city revenue to satisfy corporate stadium owners, and asked to put the WOW initiative on the ballot.

Pastor of Miracle Temple Church spoke about stadium impacts, fairness, and the need for corporate neighbors to pay their fair share for roads and emergency services.

Argued against the billboard initiative and raised concerns regarding Councilwoman Gloria Gray holding dual roles on the city council and West Basin water board.

Stated that the billboard initiative is about corporate influence bypassing the normal planning process and harming future generations.

Spoke about CC-3 (admissions tax/billboards) and raised concerns about Councilwoman Gray's dual public roles on the city council and water board.

Expressed disappointment regarding corporate influence on city decisions and questioned whether billboard proposals are designed to transfer economic power.

Stated that Inglewood families bear the consequences of stadium traffic, and billboard partnership funds are essential for police, fire, parks, and schools.

Spoke as a mother about prioritizing children's safety and preserving public revenue from WOW Media to fund police, fire, and public works.

Argued that backroom deals taking millions from neighborhoods to appease stadium developers are disrespectful to taxpayers.

Raised concerns about Councilwoman Gray holding two elected positions (city council and water board) and alleged a conflict of interest under Government Code Section 1099.

Expressed deep concern about measures reducing city revenue for stadium owners and asked to put the WOW initiative on the ballot.

Stated that big stadiums should not stop the city from having signs that help pay for street repairs and clean parks.

Stated that the city council should not make backroom deals stripping millions from neighborhoods, and urged putting the WOW initiative on the ballot.