Norwalk City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Richard LeGaspi

Candidate for City Council

6 candidates · 2 seats6 sourced positions

Richard LeGaspi is running for Norwalk City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Last day to register to receive a ballot by mail · Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Chair of Norwalk's Public Safety Commission and a Norwalk-La Mirada school board member from 1999 to 2008. He is a past President of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and serves on the SELACO Workforce Development Board.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Business Manager/Commissioner
Endorsed by: Lists an endorsement from former Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. Rich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council (campaign site)
Campaign website: www.richardlegaspi.com

Where Richard LeGaspi stands: positions on the record

Affordable housing1 sourced position

Says every development should set aside below-market units for seniors and first-time homebuyer families.
“Every development should set aside non-market-rate units for seniors and first-time homebuyer families and consistently use the affordability tools the city already has in place.”
Own statementRich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council

Budget1 sourced position

campaign platform
His platform says closing budget gaps should start with efficiency rather than new taxes or fees.
“His approach to closing budget gaps starts with efficiency, not new taxes or fees.”
Own statementRich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council

Public safety1 sourced position

campaign platform
His platform calls for full funding and close coordination of the Sheriff's Norwalk Station and the city's Public Safety Officer program.
Own statementRich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council

Housing development1 sourced position

campaign platform
His platform says development decisions need real community input before they are approved.
“Development decisions need real community input before they're approved, not as an afterthought once plans are already set.”
Own statementRich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council

Economic development1 sourced position

campaign platform
His platform proposes exploring a small business incubator with Cerritos College.
Own statementRich LeGaspi for Norwalk City Council

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Norwalk City Council in 2020 (lost).
Council voteLos Angeles County election results · Mar 3, 2020

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