Jerome Edgar Horton, was born September 14, 1956 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A Democrat representing Inglewood, he earned a BS in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He served as chair of the Assembly Governmental Organization and Assembly Rules Committee. His legislative agenda focused on public safety, education, healthcare, work force training and crime prevention by juveniles. Jerome Horton served on the California State Work Force Investment Board and California Historical and Cultural Endowment Board. He currently serves on the California State Board of Equalization.