Tony Ayala
Incumbent
City of Norwalk, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Tony Ayala was elected to the Norwalk City Council in 2017 and selected as mayor in December 2024 for a one-year term.1 He worked for the city for 30 years, including as senior center director and public information officer.2 In 2018, he voted for a solid waste contract with Athens Services.3
In his 2022 campaign, he said a $3.9 million public safety plan added officers and a second homeless-response team, dropping burglaries by 43%.4 He also noted increased meal deliveries for residents and five commercial developments.4 At a 2022 forum, he discussed HOPE teams engaging unhoused people dealing with intoxication or drug issues.5 In August 2026, he asked whether unhoused Norwalk veterans would receive preference for new housing vouchers.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $6,499Of this, $6,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $5,699
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| The candidate | $6,000 | 92% |
| Businesses and other groups | $499 | 8% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $10,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Norwalk Welcomes Its New Mayor and Vice Mayor, City of Norwalk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Election results for Norwalk City Council: Perez, Ayala take early lead in crowded field, Press-Telegram. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Norwalk finalizes waste agreement with Athens, The Norwalk Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Tony Ayala: Let's keep moving Norwalk forward, The Norwalk Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Norwalk candidates engage in public forum, The Norwalk Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Norwalk Expands Housing Assistance for Veterans, Homeless Residents, and Families, Los Cerritos Community News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.