Mayors

James T. Butts Jr. (2011–Present)

  • Key figure in major redevelopment era
  • Instrumental in projects like SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome
  • Focus on economic growth, sports/entertainment development, and city revenue expansion
  • Former police chief and public safety advocate

He has led a major era of redevelopment in the city. His administration helped bring projects like SoFi Stadium. He continues to focus on economic growth and large-scale development.

Danny Tabor (2010–2011)

  • Contributed to establishing a stable foundation for local government
  • Supported the growth and organization of the community
  • Played a role in shaping the city’s early identity and direction

His early civic leadership helped transition Inglewood into a more organized and structured city. His contributions helped establish key systems and set a foundation for future growth and development.

Roosevelt F. Dorn (1997–2010)

  • Focused on economic revitalization
  • Worked to attract new development and improve city finances
  • Known for strong, sometimes controversial leadership style

He focused on revitalizing the city’s economy. His leadership aimed to attract development and improve finances. He was known for a strong and sometimes controversial leadership style.

Edward Vincent Jr. (1983–1996)

  • First African American mayor of Inglewood
  • Promoted redevelopment and civic engagement
  • Long tenure during major demographic changes

He was the first African American Mayor of Inglewood. His long tenure focused on redevelopment and community engagement. He led during significant demographic and economic changes.

Lee Weinstein (1979–1983)

  • Worked on economic development initiatives
  • Addressed business retention during economic shifts

He emphasized economic development and business retention. His administration responded to changing economic conditions. He worked to support local businesses.

Merle Mergell (1971–1979)

  • Focused on city services and economic stability
  • Addressed early signs of urban decline

He focused on maintaining city services during economic shifts. His leadership addressed early signs of urban decline. He worked to stabilize the local economy.

William G. Goedike (1963–1971)

  • Navigated social and economic changes of the 1960s
  • Continued urban development

He led during a time of social and economic change. His administration continued urban development efforts. He navigated the challenges of a shifting community landscape.

George C. England (1951–1963)

  • Led during major suburban boom
  • Expansion of infrastructure, schools, and residential development

He served during a major suburban growth period. His administration expanded infrastructure and community services. He helped shape Inglewood’s mid-century development.

Ernest S. Dixon (1944–1951)

  • Oversaw post-WWII transition
  • Growth of housing and suburban expansion

He oversaw the city’s transition after World War II. His tenure included growth in housing and suburban expansion. He helped guide modernization efforts.

Raymond V. Darby (1931–1944)

  • One of the longest-serving early mayors
  • Led through the Great Depression and World War II
  • Stabilized city finances and operations

He was one of the longest-serving early mayors. He led through both the Great Depression and World War II. His leadership focused on financial stability and continuity of services.

Hugh B. Lawrence (1927–1931)

  • Mayor during early Great Depression years
  • Focus on maintaining city services amid economic strain

He led during the onset of the Great Depression. His administration focused on maintaining services despite economic challenges. He worked to keep the city stable during hardship.

Samuel H. Spafford (1920–1924)

  • Oversaw steady growth in the 1920s
  • Helped shape early zoning and city planning

He oversaw steady growth during the early 1920s. His leadership contributed to early planning and zoning efforts. He helped shape the city’s developing structure.

Claude A. Allen (1920)

  • Short tenure
  • Limited records; part of early leadership rotation

He served a short term as mayor. Limited historical information is available about his administration. He was part of the early rotation of civic leadership.

John Aerick (1918–1920)

  • Guided post-war transition
  • Continued infrastructure improvements

He guided the city through the immediate post-war transition. His administration supported continued development and stability. He contributed to ongoing infrastructure improvements.

William S. Hudson (1916–1918)

  • Led during World War I era
  • Focused on civic stability and basic services

He served during the World War I era. His leadership emphasized maintaining essential city services. He ensured continuity during a time of national uncertainty.

Louis B. Hardin (1914–1916)

  • Oversaw early expansion of municipal services
  • Continued development during rapid population growth

He continued building municipal services during a period of population growth. His administration focused on stabilizing the young city’s operations. He helped expand early infrastructure.

William H. Kelso (1908–1914)

  • First mayor after incorporation
  • Helped establish initial city governance, services, and infrastructure

He was the first mayor following the city’s incorporation. He helped establish the foundational structure of local government and services. His leadership set the direction for early growth and civic organization.