Laura Bettencourt
Incumbent
City of Palmdale, Member of the City Council, 3rd District
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Overview
Laura Bettencourt was first elected to the Palmdale City Council in 2009 and represents District 3.1 She works as a crime and intelligence analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.1 In 2020, she supported constitutional and community policing with youth diversion and offender rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.2 She supported the $30.7 million renovation of the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center.3 She voted for a $5 million public investment to revitalize the Antelope Valley Mall.4 She has served as mayor.5 She is currently mayor pro tem.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $8,284Of this, $2,384 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $5,593
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| The candidate | $2,384 | 29% |
| Businesses and other groups | $5,900 | 71% |
Source: City of Palmdale filings for Re-elect Laura Bettencourt for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Councilmember Laura Bettencourt | Palmdale, CA, City of Palmdale. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Palmdale's mayoral hopefuls square off over public safety ..., Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Progress via sledgehammers, Antelope Valley Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Steerpoint Capital Leads Major Reinvestment at Antelope Valley Mall in Palmdale, PR Newswire. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Bettencourt wins draw, becomes mayor | News, Antelope Valley Press. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.