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La Verne City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Richard Bowen

Candidate for City Council District 3

5 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Richard Bowen is running for La Verne City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita.

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Richard Bowen is a La Verne resident who says he was appointed to the city's Water Rate Committee.

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Where Richard Bowen stands: positions on the record

Local police and fire1 sourced position

  • Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire

    Said he would not consider outsourcing police and fire and that having its own departments should be among the city's highest priorities.

    “I believe having our own PD and FD should be our highest priorities.”

    Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As

Flock cameras1 sourced position
Mental health response1 sourced position

  • Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire

    Said he supports an unarmed mental health response team with conditions, including police support and a clear cost.

    “Yes, again with conditions.”

    Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As

Former Lutheran High School site1 sourced position

  • Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire

    Said adding hundreds of homes at the former Lutheran High School site is not feasible and favored a small number of single-family houses.

    “I do not think adding hundreds of homes on this site is feasible.”

    Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As

Council election system1 sourced position

  • Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire

    Said he supports returning to at-large voting for city council.

    “Everyone should be allowed to voice their choice for ALL leadership every 2 years.”

    Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As

Contracting1 sourced position

  • Written response to the La Verne Daily News candidate questionnaire

    Said he would demand bids for the city's long-standing city attorney and engineering contracts.

    “I will demand immediate bids for the 35+ year, NO BID contract with our city attorney and our 30+ year no bid contract to RKA for engineer services.”

    Own statementLa Verne Daily News, 2026 City Council Candidate Q&As

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