Jurupa Valley City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

George Ruiz

Candidate for City Council District 5

9 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

George Ruiz is running for Jurupa Valley City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Adair Gonzalez and Adriana Gonzalez.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Jurupa Valley planning commissioner who worked 48 years at Riverside County Flood Control.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Planning Commissioner
Endorsed by: Riverside County Supervisors Jose Medina and Yxtian Gutierrez, Councilmembers Chris Barajas and Willy Silva, and park board director Edgar Castelan, among others listed on his site George Ruiz campaign site
Campaign website: www.georgeruizforjvcouncil.com

Where George Ruiz stands: positions on the record

Housing development1 sourced position

As a planning commissioner, voted yes on approving a 604-unit multifamily development north of Limonite Avenue near I-15 (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Commission voteJurupa Valley Planning Commission minutes, February 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026

Growth and rural character1 sourced position

Says growth must be carefully planned and infrastructure must keep pace with development.
“That experience has reinforced his belief that growth must be carefully planned, infrastructure must keep pace with development and residents deserve a meaningful voice before decisions are made.”
Own statementGeorge Ruiz campaign site

Public safety1 sourced position

Says he will prioritize public safety and protecting taxpayer dollars.
“As your City Councilmember, I will prioritize public safety, protect taxpayer dollars, and support smart, fiscally responsible decisions that strengthen our neighborhoods without placing unnecessary burdens on residents.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters

Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position

As a planning commissioner, voted yes on recommending updated accessory dwelling unit rules to follow state law (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Commission voteJurupa Valley Planning Commission minutes, March 25, 2026 · Mar 25, 2026

Industrial development1 sourced position

As a planning commissioner, voted yes on a permit for commercial bus manufacturing in a new 85,570-square-foot building on 28th Street (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Commission voteJurupa Valley Planning Commission minutes, February 25, 2026 · Feb 25, 2026

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