[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:26.424934","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF LAURA BETTENCOURT</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL,<br dir=\"auto\">3rd District</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF PALMDALE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 63</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Councilmember/Crime Analyst</p><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Keep Palmdale Moving Forward!</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\">It's been an honor to serve as your Palmdale Councilmember for District 3.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am a <strong>mother, crime analyst, public servant, union member, and a 28-year Palmdale resident </strong>who loves her City.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am proud of my efforts to:</p><p dir=\"auto\">- Create 1000s of diverse jobs with companies such as <strong>Lockheed</strong>,<strong> Northrop</strong>,<strong> Amazon</strong>,<strong> </strong>and <strong>Trader Joes.</strong><br dir=\"auto\"><strong>- </strong>Expand educational choices such as the <strong>Palmdale Aerospace Academy</strong><br dir=\"auto\"><strong>- </strong>Have Palmdale recognized as one of California's safest cities.<br dir=\"auto\">- Developed relationships on both sides of the aisle to obtain $10,000,000 dollars in federal funding and $32,000,000 in grant money to help fund projects in the City of Palmdale. <br dir=\"auto\">- Voted to let the public decide if they want a direct elected mayor or keep the council rotation of Mayor.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Our shared focus should be on:</p><p dir=\"auto\">- Improving our streets, parks, pools and community spaces<br dir=\"auto\">- Providing resources for women, children, veterans, and senior citizens<br dir=\"auto\">- Expanding youth programs<br dir=\"auto\">- Improving our local Animal Shelter<br dir=\"auto\">- Beautify Palmdale with public art and new landscaping<br dir=\"auto\">- Addressing homelessness and mental health issues</p><p dir=\"auto\">I am a proven leader who recognizes the benefits and strengths of diversity, and I have a proven record of building bridges and uniting people.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Please Vote <strong>Laura Bettencourt!!</strong></p><p dir=\"auto\"><u>Bettencourt4citycouncil2026@yahoo.com</u></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:26.424934","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10495,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26593,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60728,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]