Rialto City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Rafael Trujillo

Candidate for City Council

9 candidates · 2 seats4 sourced positions

Rafael Trujillo is running for Rialto City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Mail ballots go out; early voting begins at the Registrar of Voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Served eight years on the Rialto City Council after eight years on the West Valley water board. He ran for mayor of Rialto in 2024.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Case Manager / Parent
Endorsed by: Congresswoman Norma Torres, plus working family organizations, women's groups and community leaders (as listed in his ballot statement). San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (Rialto City Council candidate statements)
Campaign website: rafaeltrujillo.com

Rafael Trujillo served on the Rialto City Council for eight years and ran for mayor in 2024. The Sun · Oct 12, 2024

Where Rafael Trujillo stands: positions on the record

Cost of living1 sourced position

Says Rialto families are struggling with rising costs.
“Our families are struggling as inflation and costs are going up.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (Rialto City Council candidate statements)

Veterans1 sourced position

Says that while on the council he passed a 5-point veterans' preference in city hiring.
“I passed a 5-point veterans' preference in the city's hiring practices.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (Rialto City Council candidate statements)

Homelessness1 sourced position

Says that while on the council he pushed for funding to address homelessness.
“I pushed for funding to address homelessness.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (Rialto City Council candidate statements)

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

Criticizes federal cuts and ICE enforcement in local neighborhoods.
“the federal administration is making cuts and unleashing masked ICE agents into our neighborhoods.”
Own statementSan Bernardino County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (Rialto City Council candidate statements)

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