- A Man With Character -

Reverend Mac Shorty

Reverend Mac grew up in the City of Watts, Ca. He began with his grandparents James Johnson and Annie Lee Johnson, humble people with southern roots. They taught Mac at a young age about hard work, education and standing up for his rights. This strong foundation is what has sculpted this politician. Having grown up In one of the toughest neighborhoods in LA, Mac witnessed first hand the chaos of drugs, systematic oppression, and gun violence in the 80’s and realized it was too easy to become a statistic. Mac knew he wanted to be part of the solution not the problem.

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Community Recognition

Reverend Mac received environmentalist of the year award in 2019.

Reverend Mac is a Board Member of Neighborhood Council since 2012 participating in LA City Policy and Structure.

Reverend Mac is a member of Watts Gang Task Force, a community based group created to reduce gang related crime in Watts. The Force is made up of community members, the LAPD and elected local officials. Reverend Shorty is responsible for Area 1.

Reverend Mac started an advocacy health and living movement in Watts to help fight consumer fraud. He worked hand in hand with senior citizens to make sure they weren’t charged outrageous interest rates. 

As a member of Consumer Action, he helped to ensure returning Veterans to acquire home loans at a reasonable rate.

He helped set Seniors up for health care and management also helping to maintain medical discount cards.