Joe Collins for Congress

joe e. collins iii, is a 13-year u.s navy veteran, the owner of a successful development and government contracting company, and the host of kabc’s weds night show “the new black republican” and founder of the new black republican organization, geared towards creating an avenue for black men to have their voices heard and political concerns addressed. 13 years of patriotic service in the united states navy has instilled into him a strong sense of duty, commitment and leadership. growing up in south-central los angeles has braced joe for his new role, becoming the next u.s. representative for california’s 43rd congressional district, to be the impact voice of change for his beloved community. from his early upbringing on 104th and normandie, joe knows this district all too well: lack of quality education, unsafe gang activity, alarming high crime rate and rampant homelessness. returning home one sunday afternoon from his grandfather’s community church, a drive-by shooting incident left