Thomas Aujero Small
CA
Thomas Aujero Small is a former Culver City mayor and councilmember who works as an architectural consultant and urban development strategist. He wants planning that links housing to transportation and infrastructure, and sustainable wage floors on construction projects.
Where Thomas Aujero Small stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (2 records),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted to make 100% renewable power the default for city buildings and for residents through the Clean Power Alliance. The residents' option passed with three yes votes.
February 26, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Voted for an amended 2020-21 city budget that cut about $3 million from the police department, including three unfilled officer jobs. It passed 4-1.
June 22, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 2 support
Voted against a motion to ban all retail cannabis stores in Culver City. The ban failed 2-3.
September 25, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Seconded and voted for a resolution making Culver City a sanctuary city, with added ACLU and community group protections for immigrants. It passed 3-1.
March 27, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 3 support
Seconded and voted to adopt the permanent rent control law. It passed 4-1.
September 29, 2020Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Moved to introduce Culver City's permanent rent control law, with yearly increases limited to between 2% and 5%. It passed 4-1.
September 21, 2020Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Seconded and voted for an emergency law capping yearly rent increases at 3% for 12 months, with eviction protections and a rental registry. It passed 4-1.
August 12, 2019Supports Housing Affordability
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Seconded and voted for a law letting non-voters and residents aged 16 and up serve on city commissions. It passed 4-1.
February 10, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Seconded and voted for a resolution making Culver City a sanctuary city, with added ACLU and community group protections for immigrants. It passed 3-1.
March 27, 2017Supports Civil Rights
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Received 2026 council endorsements from the Sierra Club and the Jane Fonda Climate PAC.
October 13, 2026
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Received 2026 council endorsements from Council Member Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, the Working Families Party and LA County Young Democrats.
September 8, 2026
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Received 81% of the Culver City Democratic Club members' vote for its 2026 city council endorsement.
August 14, 2026
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Voted against a $2.1 million contract with G4S to run the Culver City jail, funded partly from reserves. The contract failed 2-3.
August 24, 2020
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Was confirmed as Culver City's mayor for 2018-19, then backed skipping the usual rotation to make Meghan Sahli-Wells vice mayor.
April 30, 2018
Source: culvercitycrossroads.com
Voted against holding city elections entirely by mail with a single drop-off vote center at City Hall. The motion failed 2-3.
December 11, 2017
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Cast the only no vote when the council introduced its ban on polystyrene foam food containers and utensils. It passed 4-1.
April 11, 2017
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Voted against amended wording proposed by the mayor for the city's polystyrene foam food-ware ban. The changes passed 3-2.
February 13, 2017
Source: culver-city.legistar1.com
Past race Thomas Aujero Small ran in:
- Member of the City Council, City of Culver City · November 3, 2026 · Culver City city, California