James Butts

James T. Butts Jr. is the current mayor of Inglewood, California, serving since 2011.12 He has a diverse background in law enforcement and public administration:

1. Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration from California State University and MBA from California Polytechnic University.2

2. Law Enforcement Career:

   • Began as a police cadet in 1972.2
   • Served 19 years in the Inglewood Police Department, rising to Deputy Chief.12
   • Chief of Police in Santa Monica from 1991 to 2006.1

3. Other Roles:

   • Assistant General Manager for Los Angeles World Airports (2006-2011).12
   • Elected Mayor of Inglewood in 2011, re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022.12
   • Board member and past Chairman of the Los Angeles METRO Board of Directors.2

4. Achievements as Mayor:

   • Negotiated renovation of The Forum.12
   • Secured the return of the NFL to Southern California (Rams and Chargers).2
   • Initiated negotiations to relocate the LA Clippers to Inglewood.2
   • Named one of the 500 most influential leaders in LA County (2016-2021).2

Butts has been credited with improving Inglewood's financial situation and spearheading major development projects in the city.12