Jasper Jackson has always been a leader with a passion for public service. He has fought for the people and businesses in the City of Compton as well as in the County of Los Angeles. He served three years as chairperson for the Block Club Commission in the City of Compton.
When his family, friends and citizens in the community said, “We want you to run and we support you,” he was comfortable with moving his political endeavors forward by pursuing City Treasurer. Jasper felt he had the fire and desire to make a meaningful contribution to the community. He strongly believes that by working together we can build on our past, use every resource available to use to improve our lives in the present and create a world-class city.
As the Chairperson of the City of Compton’s Block Club Commission, he became inspired to run for City Treasurer. By getting out into the community, attending block club meetings, participating in round table discussions and listening to residents of the city, he found what would make Compton a better place in which to live. Let’s bring "change" into our community.
FAMILY
Jasper is the oldest of five children. He was born on the Southside of Chicago, where his parents, Jasper Sr. and Elaine still live.
As early as age 11, he knew he needed to help his family financially, so that he would go around the neighborhood knocking on doors asking for work. He would ask if he could cut their grass, take out the trash, shovel their snow or go the store for them. He became the neighborhood handy kid.
In 1988 Jasper moved to Los Angeles. He now lives in Compton with his wife Cynthia. He is the proud father of four children and two grandchildren.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Jasper earned an AA degree in Paralegal and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
CAREER
In 1999 Jasper opened his own paralegal services office in Los Angeles where he worked under more than 30 attorneys in Los Angeles County. Many of their clients came from the City of Compton.
Many of these attorneys sought his expertise in preparing court documents for family law, small claims, criminal expungements, preparing first and final accounts, and collection cases.
In addition to his law career, Jasper has worked as a Cycling and Water Aerobic Instructor for 24 Hour Fitness and Bally’s Total Fitness. He has devoted the last 8 years to teaching at the 24 Hour Fitness in Compton.
ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Mason: Golden State Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.
*Positions held: Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer*
Memeber of the NAACP
Member of the Democratic Party Organization
*Positions held: Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer*
Memeber of the NAACP
Member of the Democratic Party Organization
City of Compton Block Club Commission
Neighborhood USA
Member of Compton Concerned Citizens
Member of Compton Concerned Citizens
