Al Austin
Water Replenishment District of Southern California, Member, Board of Directors, Division 3
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Overview
Al Austin is a Long Beach utilities commissioner and former councilmember.1 His campaign says he directs politics and legislation for AFSCME Council 57.1 His campaign priorities include protecting groundwater, investing in water infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility.1 As councilmember, he was president of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and worked on the I-710 Corridor Project.2 A court barred his “Long Beach Water Commissioner” ballot designation, finding it misleading.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $44,471Of this, $104 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $22,436
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $683 | 2% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $23,661 | 53% |
| PACs and other committees | $16,418 | 37% |
| The candidate | $104 | Under 1% |
| Businesses and other groups | $3,604 | 8% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $11,000 in 7 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Al Austin for Wrd Director 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Al Austin seeks water board Division 3 seat Nov. 3 | Pasadena Ledger, Pasadena Ledger. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Long Beach Councilman Al Austin announces Assembly bid, Press-Telegram. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Al Austin's Fake Water Title Gets Flushed by LA Superior Court | Los Cerritos Community News, Los Cerritos Community News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Al Austin for Water Board, Al Austin for WRD Director 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Political action & Endorsements, IBEW Local 11. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.