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Albert "A.J." Turner

Mayor Pro Tem, At-Large2025-2027

About

Albert 'A.J.' Turner's platform centers on maintaining public safety and addressing the needs of Beaumont residents through his tenure as a City Council member. His legislative focus has consistently prioritized community security and infrastructure concerns as key pillars of his service.

Campaign promises (1)

  • public-safety
    The candidate has prioritized public safety initiatives as a central component of his legislative agenda.

At a glance

News mentions
7

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
3:07:27
Avg per meeting
7:49
Segments
2682

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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)

critical↓Mar 2026[61]

Public Safety Surveillance

These grants could bring in over $200,000 in external funding for public safety and recreational improvements.

high↓Jan 2026[51]

Humanitarian Aid and Resilience

This is about keeping people safe, not about spending cash right now.

critical↓Jul 2025[34]

Construction Site Safety and Drainage

Potential costs for the city to abate the nuisance if the owner fails to comply.

medium↓Mar 2026[29]

public safety incident

No direct financial impact mentioned, but expect potential costs for increased security or investigation.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Property Nuisance Abatement at 1495 Wall Street

Costs associated with city-contracted demolition if the owner fails to comply.

high↓Apr 2026[12]

Mental Health Care Coordination Services

The amount of the settlement funds for Beaumont is not specified but is intended to address opioid crisis impacts.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

City Clerk Personnel Matters

medium↑Apr 2026[7]

crime operation

This crackdown likely cost the city some overtime for officers, but could save money down the line by preventing more serious crimes.

high↓Jul 2025[5]

Downtown Homelessness and Safety

Unknown, but potential costs associated with increased enforcement or social services.

high↓Aug 2025[2]

firefighter contract

Your tax dollars are going towards giving our firefighters a much-deserved pay boost.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

City Manager Personnel Review

The City Manager's contract and compensation are significant parts of the city's administrative budget.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

fire department leadership

It's unclear if this leadership change will cost taxpayers more money right now.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

emergency preparedness exercise

This drill won't cost taxpayers extra cash, it's all about making sure our emergency systems work when we need them.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

police union contract

Your tax dollars are going up to pay for these raises, but it could mean better police retention.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Turner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.