About Justin
Building Community Through Service and Leadership
Meet Justin
Justin Hurst is a committed team player who thrives in collaborative environments. Currently serving as the Government Relations and Advocacy Manager at CSAC and as a Folsom Planning Commissioner, Justin brings extensive experience in public policy and community leadership.
With his entire life spent in and around the Sacramento region, Justin holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration from CSU Sacramento and dual degrees in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity and International Relations from UC Davis.
His leadership experience includes serving as President and CEO of the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD), where he managed over 1,000 employees and a multi-million dollar budget. Justin is also the President and CEO of Citizen Advocates Network and is involved in other community initiatives.
“I believe strongly that I am poised to give back positively to the communities that have been so important in my life.”
Experience & Leadership
A track record of public service and community leadership
Government Relations & Advocacy Manager
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
Manages intergovernmental relations and advocates for county priorities at the state and federal level, working to advance policies that benefit communities across California.
Planning Commissioner
City of Folsom
Serves on the Folsom Planning Commission, reviewing and shaping land use decisions that affect the community's growth, housing, and development.
President & CEO
Citizen Advocates Network
Leads a civic engagement organization dedicated to empowering communities through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing.
Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Representative
City of Folsom
Represents the community on Folsom's Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee, helping to modernize the city's charter and strengthen local governance.
Learn moreBudget Analyst
California Department of Finance
Oversaw funding for the largest higher education system in the country, directing tens of billions of dollars in state funding and impacting over 2 million students annually.
President & CEO
Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD)
Led one of the largest student governments in the country, managing over 1,000 employees and corrected a structural deficit for a multi-million dollar budget serving 39,000+ students.
Publications & Writing
Op-eds, articles, and published work
Join the Campaign
Ready to help build a better Folsom? Get involved with Justin's campaign for City Council.