Sadly, crime statistics are up across the state.  Unwise state legislation has led to increased public safety challenges.  While our men and women in uniform are brave and determined to keep us safe, we need to give them the support they need to do their jobs effectively.  

Austin’s philosophy is simple, the first priority of government is to protect the people.  Austin’s experience as a reserve deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department gives him a unique perspective on the challenges we face as a community.   He also currently represents Tustin on the Orange County Fire Authority board of directors.  His time in uniform and on the OCFA board have shaped Austin’s understanding of the challenges our police and fire personnel face every day. 

As your councilman and current Mayor, Austin has fought to keep Tustin safe to protect our quality of life:  he supported increasing Tustin PD’s sworn personnel to effectively serve our growing city population; he supported establishing a Behavioral Health Unit within the police department to address the mental crisis with compassion and skill, and he will continue to work to minimize our emergency response time and protect our northern edges from wildfire risks.