Rancho Palos Verdes City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John Cruikshank
Candidate for City Council
John Cruikshank is running for Rancho Palos Verdes City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
County mails vote-by-mail ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBusiness owner and engineer who served two terms on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council from 2017 to 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business Owner/Engineer
- Endorsed by
- As listed on his website: RPV council members Dave Bradley, Steve Perestam, Barbara Ferraro and George Lewis, other current and former local officials, and the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs. John Cruikshank campaign website, Endorsements
- Campaign website
- johncruikshank.us
Where John Cruikshank stands: positions on the record
Landslide1 sourced position
Says the Portuguese Bend landslide costs are beyond what local residents should bear alone and that he would advocate for county, state and federal help.
“The cost and complexity of long-term remediation are far beyond what local residents should bear alone.”
Own statementJohn Cruikshank campaign website
Taxes and fees1 sourced position
Says he opposes policies that increase fees, taxes and daily expenses and that government should live within its means.
“This involves responsible budgeting, opposing unfunded mandates, and pushing back against policies that lead to increased fees, taxes, and daily expenses.”
Own statementJohn Cruikshank campaign website
Cell service1 sourced position
Says the city should work with service providers and regulators on coverage gaps while preserving neighborhood character.
“Reliable cell service is essential for public safety, especially during emergencies, power outages, and evacuations, where effective communication can save lives.”
Own statementJohn Cruikshank campaign website
Wildfire1 sourced position
Lists home hardening, vegetation management, evacuation planning and grant funding as fire preparedness priorities.
“This means focusing on home hardening, vegetation management, evacuation planning, and securing grant funding to mitigate these risks.”
Own statementJohn Cruikshank campaign website
Also running for City Council
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