Austin Beutner

@austinforla.bsky.social

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This account is being used for campaign purposes by Austin Beutner for LA Mayor 2026.

I have made the difficult decision not to run for Mayor of Los Angeles. My family has experienced the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter Emily. She was a magical person, the light of our lives. We are still in mourning. A successful campaign, and more importantly the job of Mayor, requires someone who is committed 24/7 to the job. Family has always come first for me. That is where I need to be at this time. Los Angeles is a special place, but every day it’s becoming less affordable, less safe and a more difficult place to live. To solve these problems, new ideas are needed along with leadership capable of implementing them. I’m grateful for the many people from all walks of life who saw this in me and supported our campaign. In time, I hope to continue my efforts to make sure Los Angeles’ best days are ahead of us. We ask you to respect our privacy and keep us in your prayers. Thank you Austin
"The former Los Angeles Schools head is the first serious challenger to enter the 2026 race." - Politico
"Beutner's biggest impact may have been his leadership during COVID-19. The school district distributed millions of meals to needy families and then, as campuses reopened, worked to upgrade air filtration systems inside schools." - Los Angeles Times
Candidate Austin Beutner stands at a podium with “Austin for LA Mayor” sign on the front, supporters in the background hold up signs in front of huge palm trees.
RAND study: "Official homeless counts in Los Angeles increasingly underestimate the number of people living on the street in three key neighborhoods. bit.ly/3KQQ1x9" Image of chart indicating a 32% undercount in Jan '25 and a 26% undercount in Jan '24.
Austin for LA Mayor austinforla.com "Austin Beutner ... is joining the 2026 race for mayor, posing the first serious challenge to the re-election of Mayor Karen Bass." - The New York Times