NewsConference: Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Doesn't Shy from Controversy

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas has spent last 30 years of his life as an elected official, from city hall to Sacramento. The last 12 years, he was as a supervisor representing LA County’s District 2, which includes areas Carson, Compton and South Los Angeles. Dec. 4 is his last day with the county before he takes on his duties with the city council. Supervisor Ridley-Thomas talks with NBC4’s Conan Nolan about one of his last decision on the board: the controversial issue to ban outdoor dining for three weeks. He passionately explains why he voted the way he did. Plus, he looks back at some his most important accomplishments while on the board.