District 1 Council Member· month-level start: November 2016 per city page 'elected to the Palmdale City Council on November 8, 2016, re-elected November 3, 2020' (continuous service; seating day unpublished); month-level end: November 2028 per city page 'Term expires: November 2028'. Mayor Pro Tem.

Austin Bishop

Palmdale

About

Austin Bishop's campaign platform centers heavily on addressing the issue of homelessness within the community while also championing new business and economic development options for Palmdale.

Campaign promises (2)

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Austin Bishop campaigned with a focus on addressing homelessness in Palmdale.
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development
Austin Bishop focused his campaign on expanding business options within the city.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 2:02
Avg per meeting: 2:02
Segments: 26

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

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city budget communications

The city is spending money on a contractor and a new budget tool, though the source doesn't say how much—so the payoff is clearer budget info for residents.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Bishop was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedMay 27, 2026

Measure AV Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Voting record (0)(Budget)

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