By Emilie St. John

COMPTON – A Compton official has returned a campaign contribution from a local hazardous waste operator after reports surfaced about its negative impact to the community.

Compton City Clerk Satra Zurita returned a $500 campaign contribution to Demenno Kerdoon (DK) who owns and operates a hazardous waste facility in the 2000 block of N. Alameda Street, that treats, stores, recycles, and transfers used oil, used anti-freeze, oily water and contaminated oil, and petroleum products.

“After public testimony and careful consideration, I found it to be in the best interest to return the campaign contribution to the company,” said Zurita when reached for comment.

“Demenno Kerdoon has been a good corporate partner to the Compton Unified School District, however, after the pub

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