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to the Palmdale City Council on November 8, 2016, re-elected November 3, 2020' (continuous service; seating day unpublished); month-level end: November 2028 per city page 'Term expires: November 2028'.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)
- public-safetyAustin Bishop campaigned with a focus on addressing homelessness in Palmdale.Related votes
- developmentAustin Bishop focused his campaign on expanding business options within the city.
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 (4)(Taxes Budget)
City Attorney Recruitment
Unknown — salary and recruitment costs were not published.
City Attorney Recruitment and Evaluation
Unknown — recruitment costs and any settlement or contract terms weren't disclosed.
Opposition to Measure ER countywide sales tax
No cost to the city itself, but the measure would raise sales taxes for residents and businesses by 0.5% if voters pass it.
Mobile Home Park Rent Control Compliance
Caps on rent increases directly affect what residents pay for their space rent each month, with a 2.3% permissive increase allowed in 2026.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bishop was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.