Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District Trustee Tana McCoy has lived in, and been dedicated to improving, the community of Compton for over four decades.

Ms. McCoy’s first community involvement began as a student working in Compton City Hall at the age of 17. As a Junior Intern, she worked with political candidates and community leaders which helped her to fulfill her natural ability to help others. Ms. McCoy has served in positions with the Mayor and City Council’s office, the Compton Water Department, and was the Council Liaison Officer assigned to the Compton Commission on the Status of Women. Her reputation and background won her unanimous appointment by Council Members to fill an open seat on the City Council where she served the constituents of the 3rd Council District.