Dr. Dre and Rep. Maxine Waters Clash Over Compton School Bond Measure
Dr. Dre and Congresswoman Maxine Waters are at odds over Measure CPT, a $360 million school bond proposal in Compton, California. The measure aims to fund the construction of a new high school and modernize existing ones. Dr. Dre, a prominent figure in the music industry, is advocating for the measure, emphasizing its importance for the community's educational infrastructure. In contrast, Rep. Waters has publicly opposed the measure, as evidenced by a campaign mailer from her committee, Citizens for Waters, advising voters to reject it. This opposition has surprised local school officials, including Micah Ali, president of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees, who expressed confusion over Waters' stance. The bond would replace Dominguez High School, an aging facility with notable alumni, and continue the district's efforts to upgrade its schools.