Austin was born in Guyana and has resided in Lawrenceville since 2012. He earned a Bachelor's degree in applied science in telecommunications management from DeVry University and a master's degree in management and project management from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Mayor & City Council | Lawrenceville, GA

Austin works as an EMC/EMI Electronic Engineer, specializing in the Regulatory Compliance. He's previously worked as an adjunct professor of undergraduate business at Shorter University. 

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Austin is currently a member of the Lawrenceville City Council, representing Post 3. He was elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.

Supports encouraging companies to relocate their operations to Lawrenceville.

Plans to establish a tech village/district in Lawrenceville.

- Supports encouraging companies to relocate their operations to Lawrenceville.
- Plans to establish a tech village/district in Lawrenceville.

Economy

Plans to continue working with organizations such as Gwinnett Housing Authority, Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, and local non-profits for community engagement.

Plans to continue hosting "Coffee with Councilman Thompson" twice a month.

Supports reducing blight and "slum lord" activity in the city.

Plans to collaborate with local schools on youth summits and development initiatives.

- Plans to continue working with organizations such as Gwinnett Housing Authority, Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, and local non-profits for community engagement.
- Plans to continue hosting "Coffee with Councilman Thompson" twice a month.
- Supports reducing blight and "slum lord" activity in the city.
- Plans to collaborate with local schools on youth summits and development initiatives.

Public Services

Supports passing an ordinance for 10% affordability on each newly constructed housing development.

Supports the Lawrenceville/Gwinnett Housing Authority in developing new lower-income housing projects.

Plans to develop a tiny/micro home community in Lawrenceville.

Supports affordable housing developments for those 55 and older, as well as mixed-income housing.

- Supports passing an ordinance for 10% affordability on each newly constructed housing development.
- Supports the Lawrenceville/Gwinnett Housing Authority in developing new lower-income housing projects.
- Plans to develop a tiny/micro home community in Lawrenceville.
- Supports affordable housing developments for those 55 and older, as well as mixed-income housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to work closely with the Police Chief to ensure security and protection for businesses and residents.

- Plans to work closely with the Police Chief to ensure security and protection for businesses and residents.

Public Safety

Plans to work with city leaders to ensure infrastructure, lights, storm water systems, and sanitation meet the expectations of residents and businesses.

- Plans to work with city leaders to ensure infrastructure, lights, storm water systems, and sanitation meet the expectations of residents and businesses.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 12, 2025, Austin Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 