Jobs |
Building A
More
Prosperous
Trenton
Homes |
Affordability
+ Stability
From the start, the goal of my administration will be to reward all businesses, both large and small, that bring jobs to Trenton and hire Trentonians. This includes incentives for companies that headquarter here, strong support for small businesses and local entrepreneurs, and a coordinated jobs plan with the Trenton School District and local colleges.
Homes | Affordability and Stability
If people are working hard, they deserve a home they can afford.
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We will cap property taxes at $10,000,
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Tax vacant land, contributing to abandoned houses getting fixed.
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Provide grants and tax relief to help Trentonians own and repair City Owned homes.
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For renters, we will ensure the rent control board meets routinely, caps unfair rent hikes, and fines slumlords who take advantage of hardworking Trentonians.
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Trenton
FIRST
" My vision for Trenton as a lifelong citizen is a city that is truly prosperous for the people who have always called it home and for those who are choosing to build their future here now. Prosperity means creating clear pathways to good paying jobs through workforce development, apprenticeships, and partnerships that connect residents to growing industries, while also supporting local entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, and keep their businesses rooted in our neighborhoods. It means expanding access to quality, affordable housing so families can build stability and generational wealth without being pushed out of the communities they love. And it means delivering high class educational opportunities at every stage of life, from early childhood to career training and adult learning, so every Trentonian has the tools to succeed. Trenton’s future should be defined by opportunity that is shared, growth that is inclusive, and a city that works for all of us, not just a few. That’s what “Austin for All” and a Trenton for All truly means.
"The best way to make a better future is not to hope for it, but create it"
FOR US
Fighting
Our Homes.
Clean and safe neighborhoods start with real investment and accountability, not slogans. As a lifelong citizen and homeowner in our city, along with being the Board Chair of the Trenton Downtown Association, I oversaw the distribution of over one hundred thousand dollars in grants to more than twenty five local small businesses and nonprofits, helping stabilize storefronts, activate street safety watches, and keep our downtown vibrant and welcoming. Through my tenure as a board member at Isles, Inc. I have also supported workforce training, environmental health initiatives, and neighborhood revitalization efforts that address safety by toppling root causes. I believe safety grows when residents have jobs, clean blocks, functioning infrastructure, and a city that shows up consistently for every neighborhood.
Our Individuality.
SAFE + AFFORDABLE
NEIGHBORHOODS
CHAMPIONING OUR DIVERSITY.
Trenton’s story is one of resilience, struggle, and shared responsibility. As President of the Trenton NAACP and in my time as an attorney, I have led efforts that go beyond symbolism and into action, including coordinating one stop shop background expungement clinics that have helped hundreds of returning citizens clear their records rebuild their lives, and support family. I have worked alongside Black, Latino, Immigrant, LGBTQ, and Youth led organizations to ensure Civil Rights, protect families, and expand civic participation. Honoring our history means continuing the work, telling the truth about our past, and building a city where dignity and opportunity are not limited by race, language, immigration status, or zip code.
Our Core Values.
Faith leaders have always been first responders in Trenton, often filling gaps long before government resources arrive. Throughout my public service initiatives, I have worked closely with churches, mosques, and faith based organizations to support youth mentoring, reentry work, food distribution, and community healing initiatives. I have seen how trusted faith leaders can prevent violence, support families in crisis, and mobilize volunteers in ways government alone cannot. As mayor, I will treat faith communities as essential partners, bringing them to the table early and often to help shape solutions that are rooted in trust, compassion, and shared community.
LIFTING UP
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH.
Qualified
Leadership
National Experience +
Local Commitment.
Austin is a graduate of Howard University and Howard University School of Law. He worked on Capitol Hill in the Office of Senator Harry Reid during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, for Congressman Bennie Thompson who led the Trump Impeachment, with the United States Coast Guard Judge Advocate General’s Office, and for federal judges in the United States judiciary. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs and maintains deep relationships with city changers across the United States.
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2026