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NewsThe LA LocalOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County

Hollywood Park pours $750,000 into campaign backing Gloria Gray for Inglewood mayor

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Hollywood Park launched a $750,000 campaign opposing Inglewood Mayor James Butts and shifted its backing to City Council member Gloria Gray, contributing $25,000 to her mayoral campaign and funding supportive mailers. The article reports that the developer's relationship with Butts has frayed over disputes regarding billboards, infrastructure payments, and admissions taxes. Meanwhile, millions are being poured into competing ballot measures by stadium interests and billboard operators.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of the mayoral race and local ballot measures will determine who negotiates future financial and operational contracts between the city and its major sports and entertainment venues.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationTake Back Inglewood“Paid for mailers calling for Gray's election.”OrganizationWOW Media“Spent money on ballot measure campaigns.”PersonStan Kroenke“Owner whose partnership with Mayor Butts has experienced fragmentation.”OrganizationNeighbors for Beautiful Inglewood“Put $3.1 million into a campaign for Measure BB.”OrganizationHollywood Park“Backed a $750,000 campaign against Mayor Butts and donated to Gloria Gray.”OrganizationInglewood Residents for Stadium Accountability“Spent $2.5 million trying to block Measure BB and push Measure AT.”PersonJohn Shallman“Spokesperson explaining the shift of the stadium-backed campaign toward Gloria G”OrganizationThe LA Local“Publisher of the article.”OrganizationLA County Democratic Party“Endorsed Gloria Gray.”PersonSteve Ballmer“Involved in previous Inglewood venue election proxy wars.”PersonGloria Gray“Receiving financial backing and mailers from Hollywood Park-linked campaigns in ”PersonJames Butts“Incumbent mayor running for reelection facing opposition from Hollywood Park-bac”PersonMaxine Waters“Endorsed Gloria Gray.”OrganizationMadison Square Garden, Co.“Involved in past election proxy battles in Inglewood.”