Request for Urgent Meeting Regarding Public Safety Concerns in Inglewood

Dear Steve Ballmer,

As a Los Angeles Clippers season ticket holder for the past two seasons, and on behalf of a coalition of civil rights and community organizations, I write to both commend and urgently appeal to you.

First, we want to acknowledge your extraordinary commitment to the Los Angeles Clippers and your transformational investment in the Intuit Dome. Your vision and willingness to privately fund a $2 billion world-class arena has brought pride and economic energy to Inglewood and the broader Los Angeles community.

Your philanthropy—alongside your wife, Connie Ballmer—through the Ballmer Group has impacted countless lives nationwide. Your generosity clearly reflects a deep commitment to community and humanity.

It is because of that commitment that we are requesting an urgent meeting with you regarding the tragic death of Bryan Bostic, an African American man who died in the custody of the Inglewood Police Department following a routine traffic stop. Mr. Bostic was a father, son, and brother—his life mattered, and his death demands accountability.

We must also raise serious concerns about James T. Butts, whose continued refusal to support the implementation of body-worn cameras for Inglewood police officers—and whose dismantling of the city’s Police Oversight Commission (which has not convened in nearly nine years)—poses a significant threat to public safety.

We believe this situation extends beyond residents. It directly impacts the millions of fans, families, and visitors who attend events at the Intuit Dome and nearby venues. Public safety in Inglewood is a shared responsibility, and the current lack of accountability measures creates a climate of fear and distrust.

Our coalition is calling for:

Immediate implementation of body-worn cameras for all Inglewood police officers; andThe full restoration of an independent Police Oversight Commission

We are also prepared to launch a public awareness campaign to inform visitors to the Intuit Dome and surrounding areas about these ongoing safety concerns.

We respectfully ask for your leadership and public support in urging city officials to take immediate action. Your voice carries tremendous influence, and your involvement could help prevent future tragedies.

We are committed to ensuring that what happened to Bryan Bostic never happens again—to a resident or to a visitor.

We look forward to meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss how we can work together to ensure safety, accountability, and justice in Inglewood. 

We can be reached directly at (323) 275-8219 [email protected].

Sincerely,

Najee Ali, Senior organizer, Los Angeles
Yolanda Davidson Carter, lifelong Inglewood resident
National Action Network 
Pastor Jonathan Moseley, Western Regional Director of the National Action Network 
Cheryl Branch, CEO, Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches 

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