Thomas Aujero Small
City of Culver City, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Thomas Aujero Small served on the Culver City Council from 2016 to 2020 and as mayor from 2018 to 2019.1 He has served as chair of the Los Angeles Metro Sustainability Council.2 He is the former CEO of the nonprofit Culver City Forward.1
His campaign says he supports integrated planning that links housing, transportation, and economic development.3 He says that as mayor, he led the city's General Plan update and supported the Ballona Creek Bikeway Extension.3 He supported Measure RE, which has generated nearly $50 million for city services.2 He also supported renter protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.2 He was on the council that unanimously moved the MOVE Culver City quick-build pilot forward in 2020.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $50,945
- Cash on hand
- $23,756
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $1,880 | 4% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $45,745 | 90% |
| PACs and other committees | $1,660 | 3% |
| Businesses and other groups | $1,660 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $8,960 in 8 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Culver City filings for Thomas Aujero Small for Culver City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Thomas Aujero Small | Culver City Election, culvercityelection.com. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Small Announces Candidacy for City Council – Culver City Crossroads, Culver City Crossroads. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Upcoming Election Information - City of Culver City, City of Culver City. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Thomas Small Adds Endorsements for Council Run, Culver City Crossroads. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Small for Culver City Council, Thomas Aujero Small campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Sierra Club Endorses Thomas Aujero Small for Culver City Council, Patch. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements in the Year 2026, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Jane Fonda Climate PAC. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Small Wins Endorsements from Sierra Club, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Culver City Crossroads. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- L.A. County endorsements (November 3, 2026), Americans for Democratic Action Southern California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Streets For All. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Culver City Democrats Choose Puza and Small for Council, Culver City Democratic Club. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Our Culver endorses Freddy Puza & Thomas Small for Culver City Council, Our Culver. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.