Eric J. Perrodin
| Eric J. Perrodin | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Compton, California | |
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In office 2001 – July 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Omar Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Aja Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 26, 1959[1] Los Angeles County, California[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Compton, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Dominguez Hills[2] |
| Occupation | Deputy District Attorney, police officer[2] |
Eric J. Perrodin (born February 26, 1959)[1] is an American politician who served as Mayor of Compton, California from 2001–2013.[2]
Biography
Perrodin grew up in Compton, California. Soon after graduation from California State University, Dominguez Hills, he began working for the Compton Police Department. While serving as a police officer, he pursued a law degree at Loyola Law School.[3] After 12 years with the department, Perrodin left to become a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County.[2]
In 2001, Perrodin defeated the incumbent mayor, Omar Bradley. He was re-elected in 2005[2] and 2009. He has the distinction of being Compton's longest serving mayor.
2013 Election
On June 4, 2013, Perrodin was defeated in Compton's municipal election by political newcomer Aja Brown. Brown went on to become the second female mayor (after Doris A. Davis) and the youngest mayor (at the age of 31) ever elected in Compton.
References
- 1 2 3 "California Birth Index, 1905-1995 [database on-line]". United States: The Generations Network. 2005. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- 1 2 3 4 5 [http:// "Eric J. Perrodin, former Mayor"] Check
|url=value (help). Compton, California: The City of Compton, California. 2005. Retrieved 2010-11-25. - ↑ California, The State Bar of. "State Bar of CA :: Eric Joseph Perrodin".
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Omar Bradley |
Mayor of Compton, California 2001-2013 |
Succeeded by Aja Brown |