By Kenneth Miller | Publisher
Former Inglewood District 1 Councilmember, Commissioner and Block Club Captain George Dotson who was instrumental steering the city away from bankruptcy and into renaissance has died, the South Bay Black Journal has learned. His age is believed to be 85.
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. hailed Dotson as a true pillar of the community he was a member for half a century.
“George Dotson was a true pillar of Inglewood. He was on the dias as Inglewood transitioned from obscurity to greatness. He is an Inglewood legend and will be sorely missed.”
Dotson was first elected to the city council on June 11, 2013 running a platform advocating for economic development. He defeated incumbent Mike Stevens, and served for a decade before being unseated by current District 1 Councilmember and mayoral candidate Gloria Gray in 2023.
A native of Monroe, Louisiana Dotson and his wife Ida came west to expand his own business and start a family. He made Inglewood his home and as a councilman was instrumental in expanding capital infrastructure projects. He championed block clubs which inspired and solidified the Black culture in the city.
“It was an honor to serve on the City Council with George Dotson. He was a kind man with a tremendous heart for our community,” stated Councilmember Dionne Faulk.
He is survived by his wife Ida, two children and five grandchildren.
