Arthur Calloway II

Arthur Calloway II is an Air Force veteran, advocate for racial justice and prevention of domestic violence, and manager at a major defense contractor. A father of three, he lives in Lancaster. 

As a Commissioner focused on countywide accountability of the Sheriff’s Department and its personnel, Arthur is the first resident of the Antelope Valley to serve on the Civilian Oversight Commission. 

Respected for his roots in community and independence, Arthur created two organizations to inform and inspire civic engagement in northern Los Angeles County, where voter participation has lagged and representation has not reflected the increasing diversity of the population. In 2017, Arthur launched the r3AV Summit to build bridges among leaders and organizations in the Antelope Valley and, through nonpartisan training, to demystify the process of running for elected office. In 2020, Arthur co-founded Vote Your Power Back, a nonpartisan organization to channel anguish over several civilian fatalities during encounters with law enforcement into local community service and civic engagement.

Arthur has extensive experience in small business and serves as chair of the Antelope Valley Black Chamber of Commerce. Arthur is vice president of the Democratic Club of the High Desert (DCHD), board member of The Wow Flower Project, board member of MomsHouse, a life member of the NAACP and a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He also sits on the board of Three Hart Connection devoted to preventing sexual abuse, sheltering survivors of domestic violence including children, and supporting them on paths of safety, resilience, and advocacy.