Bennie Tinson
City of Compton, Member of the City Council, 2nd District
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Overview
Bennie Tinson is the executive director of LARCA, a nonprofit that partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health on homelessness.1 He previously worked as a paralegal in the Compton City Attorney’s Office and as an SEIU union organizer.1
His campaign says he wants to repair roads and modernize drainage.2 He supports installing speed bumps and removing commercial trucks from residential streets.2 His priorities include stopping sex trafficking on Long Beach Boulevard and attracting mixed-use housing.2 He also wants to stop industrial pollution and eliminate graffiti within 24 hours.2 He says he wants to bring transparency to city governance.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $5,100
- Cash on hand
- $2,914
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
AI read these figures from a scanned copy of the filing; two separate reads agreed.
Source: City of Compton filings for Tinson for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- About Bennie Tinson – Bennie Tinson For Compton City Council District 2, Bennie Tinson campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Platform – Bennie Tinson For Compton City Council District 2, Bennie Tinson campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Bennie Tinson Candidate for Compton City Council, District 2 – Bennie Tinson For Compton City Council District 2, Bennie Tinson campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU Local 721 Endorses Bennie Tinson in Race for Compton City Council, Tinson for City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs Endorse Bennie Tinson for Compton City Council, The National Law Review (EIN Presswire). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Bennie Tinson Secures Endorsement from California Rifle & Pistol Association PAC, Tinson for City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Compton Chamber of Commerce Endorses Bennie Tinson for District 2 Council, Compton Chamber of Commerce. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026), Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.