Media

Film, interviews, and photos from the campaign.

Why I'm Running

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Born and raised in Folsom, Justin came home after college to serve the city that raised him. Hear why he's running, and why his neighbors trust him to represent District 5.

  • “I feel like I was raised by Folsom values, and I want to see that going forward.”

    Justin Hurst
  • “He stays really curious and he asks people a lot of questions. He'll ask you, are you happy?”

    A neighbor
  • “I trust him because he cares about affordability.”

    A neighbor

Hear Justin Take the Tough Questions

Unscripted answers on affordability, growth, public safety and the budget. Pick a question to jump straight to it.

The Ring of DemocracyOctober 7, 202619:35

Candidate Interview

The Ring of Democracy's nonpartisan candidate series asked Justin about affordability, housing, growth, jobs, homelessness, child care and accountability at City Hall. It also aired on Access Sacramento.

Folsom TimesSeptember 28, 202626:50

Coffee with the Candidates

Folsom Times sat down with Justin for ten questions on the biggest issues facing the city, from growth and traffic to public safety and the budget.

League of Women VotersSeptember 14, 20261:22:35

City Council Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Sacramento County hosted the Districts 1, 3 and 5 forum, broadcast on Metro Cable 14, with questions submitted by the community. Skip straight to Justin's answers.

In the Room with Justin

Out on the streets, at the kickoff, and in the living rooms and backyards of Folsom.

Volunteer cleanup · Blue Ravine

Cleaning Up Blue Ravine

Justin has talked a lot about keeping Folsom clean, so he put his money where his mouth is: an evening picking up trash along Blue Ravine with a team of volunteers.

“At the end of the day it's really putting in the work and making sure that we are building the community that we want to see.”

Justin Hurst

Campaign Kickoff

April 19 · Back Bistro, Palladio

A warm introduction, Justin's thank-you to the neighbors who packed the patio, and the applause that launched the campaign.

Planning for the Next 20 Years

Campaign Kickoff · From the crowd

Bringing the community's ideas into how Folsom grows: how many homes, whether infrastructure keeps up, city services, and an economy that lifts people up.

The Stump Speech

Neighborhood house party

Parks and trails, the fire department, and giving residents a real seat at the table when the city budget gets cut.

Out and About in Folsom

Knocking doors, cleaning up Blue Ravine, rodeo nights and neighborhood dinners.

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In the Media

Interviews, articles, and campaign coverage

The Young Electorate · interview

A Conversation with Justin Hurst: Thoughts, Experiences, and Public Service

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“Listening is one of the most important responsibilities of an elected official.”

Justin discusses affordability, bipartisanship, public service, and ways students can stay civically engaged beyond voting.

What People Are Saying

“Justin brings a unique combination of policy expertise and genuine community connection. He's exactly the kind of leader Folsom needs on the City Council.”

Community Leader

Folsom Resident

“Having worked with Justin on numerous policy initiatives, I can attest to his dedication, intelligence, and ability to bring people together around shared goals.”

Policy Colleague

Sacramento Region

“Justin's experience managing large organizations and his deep understanding of local government make him uniquely qualified to serve on the Folsom City Council.”

Former Colleague

Public Sector

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