Jonathan Bowers

Councilman Jonathan Bowers, a long-time resident of the city of Compton for the last 60 years began his career in public service in 1979 as an Emergency Medical Technician at Martin Luther King Hospital, advancing from that position to serving as a firefighter with Compton Fire Department.

Over the course of his decorated 37-year firefighting and emergency medical services career, Mr. Bowers has held numerous administrative, leadership and instructor roles. Dedicated to teaching, Councilman Bowers obtained teaching credentials in 2002, in addition to possessing and graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Fire Science Administration.

During his tenure as fire service personnel, he also served as liaison to City Council, Mayor’s office and Board of Supervisors. Additionally, Mr. Bowers served as the Executive Vice President of the Los Angeles County Stentorians, a historic community service organization also known as The African-American Firefighters’ Association. A member for over 20 years, Mr. Bowers served on the Executive Board for eleven of those years in various board positions.

During his tenure as fire service personnel, he also served as liaison to City Council, Mayor’s office and Board of Supervisors. Additionally, Mr. Bowers served as the Executive Vice President of the Los Angeles County Stentorians, a historic community service organization also known as The African-American Firefighters’ Association. A member for over 20 years, Mr. Bowers served on the Executive Board for eleven of those years in various board positions.