Connor Traut
Nonpartisan · CA · Mayor of Buena Park
Connor Traut is the mayor of Buena Park and a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Supervisor, 4th District, in the November 3, 2026 general election. He previously served on the Centralia Elementary School District board and currently represents Buena Park on the Orange County Fire Authority board.
Track record
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
As a Buena Park council member, Connor Traut abstained from the council's approval of a homeless-shelter operating contract with Mercy House, saying a decision of that magnitude should go through public oversight; the remaining council vote was 4-0.
May 30, 2019For
Source: voiceofoc.org · researched July 13, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
During the Garden Grove hazardous-materials emergency, Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut issued an evacuation warning and announced that a city facility was serving as a care and shelter site for displaced residents.
May 22, 2026For
Source: bos5.oc.gov · researched July 13, 2026
As Buena Park mayor, Connor Traut submitted a complaint about anti-Muslim social-media posts by a longtime police chaplain; city officials reviewed the matter and the chaplain left the volunteer role.
January 26, 2026For
Source: latimes.com · researched July 13, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Connor Traut joined the Buena Park City Council's approval of a 281-home project near Beach Boulevard that includes 50 affordable senior apartments and required a zoning change; he said the housing use met the city's significant need.
June 23, 2026For
Source: latimes.com · researched July 13, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
As Centralia Elementary School District board president, Connor Traut supported the board's unanimous vote to place a $49 million school-facilities bond on the November ballot, describing upgrades to aging classrooms, labs, technology, and safety systems as necessary for students.
August 9, 2016For
Source: newsroom.ocde.us · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 5 records
The Orange County Employees Association endorsed Connor Traut for Orange County Supervisor and joined a coalition of labor and public-safety organizations supporting his campaign.
April 27, 2026
Source: theliberaloc.com · researched July 13, 2026
The Orange County Fire Authority administered Connor Traut's oath as Buena Park's new representative on its Board of Directors.
January 26, 2023
Source: ocfastorage.azurewebsites.net · researched July 13, 2026
Connor Traut moved for Buena Park's Community Workforce Agreement covering city construction projects, citing local hiring, livable wages, project delivery, and worker safety; the council approved the agreement.
May 23, 2022
Source: laocbuildingtrades.org · researched July 13, 2026
The State Bar of California admitted Connor James Traut as attorney number 333296; its current public history lists his license as active with no displayed disciplinary or administrative action.
January 13, 2021
Source: apps.calbar.ca.gov · researched July 13, 2026
While serving as Centralia Elementary School District board vice president, Connor Traut publicly endorsed Phil Janowicz for Congress and cited education investment, college affordability, and online teaching methods.
July 26, 2017
Source: theliberaloc.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- County Supervisor 4th District · November 3, 2026 · Orange County, California
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.