At the age of 19, I moved from Oklahoma to California with only $25 in my pocket in search of better opportunities. For a while it was rough – I didn’t have a job and I didn’t have a permanent place to live. In fact, I spent many months sleeping on couches while temporarily staying at the home of friends.Since then, I have overcome plenty of adversity in my life. Early on I was told to never ever give up, and — from Oklahoma City to Lawndale – I never have.
As Mayor, Robert was proud to lead the City of Lawndale’s COVID-19 response by authoring an ordinance prohibiting residential and commercial evictions, helping organize food giveaway events, and spearheading the “Lawndale Cares” food basket program. As District Director for Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, he connected constituents with rental assistance programs, and cut the red tape at EDD by helping them access thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits.