The Daily Deep Dive with Steven Bradford, Senator 35th District

Steven Bradford brings a lifetime of experience to the California State Senate. In over two decades of public service – first as a Gardena City Councilman, then as a State Assemblyman and now as a State Senator – Bradford has proven himself to be a great citizen activist and public servant. His parents who taught him the value of giving back to the community instilled public service in him. He made history when he became the first African American elected to the Gardena City Council.

As a member of the Assembly, Bradford had 43 bills signed into law. Currently he is Chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee, as well as the Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Senator Bradford was recently appointed as a member to the California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans by Senate President Pro Tem, Toni Atkins. Senator Bradford is an advocate for Criminal Justice Reform, Diversity and Inclusion, empowering underserved communities and bringing equity to the Cannabis industry.

This year Senator Bradford authored 7 bills including SB2 the Police Decertification Act of 2021, creating a statewide process to revoke a peace officer’s certification and SB 796 allowing the County of Los Angeles to return Bruce’s Beach to the remaining descendants of the Bruce Family.

In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Bradford secured more than $140 million in the state budget for Senate District 35 and an additional $20 million for local equity programs and; $30 million in new funding for fee waiver and deferral grants to local equity applicants and licensees.

His favorite community event is the Gardena Jazz Festival, where he serves as the festival’s Founder and Chair. Bradford grew up in Gardena and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Twitter: @SteveBradford
Instagram: @stevecbradford
Website: www.sd35.senate.ca.gov