Brad W. Crihfield
Incumbent
Bellflower Unified School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Brad Crihfield is the Vice President of the Bellflower Unified School District Board for Trustee Area 5.1 He has served on the board since 2022.2 He is also a City Safety Commissioner for Lakewood and a board member for California Advancing Pathways for Students.2 His campaign says he helped form a safety committee and add armed perimeter security and vape detection systems at high schools.3 He reports helping hire the district’s first public information officer and stream board meetings with Spanish translation.3 In 2024, as board president, he announced the board's decision to part ways with the superintendent to ensure stability.4
He also cites expanding Special Olympics programs and breaking ground on a new stadium at Mayfair.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $5,669
- Cash on hand
- $3,188
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $156 | 3% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $4,013 | 71% |
| Businesses and other groups | $1,500 | 26% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $4,527 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Brad Crihfield for School Board 2026
Endorsements
- Bellflower Teachers Association3Union
- Assemblymember José Luis Solache Jr.3Democratic elected official
- Lakewood Vice Mayor David Arellano3Elected official
- Bellflower Unified School District Board President Mayra Garza3Elected official
- Bellflower Unified School District Board Member Amie Stewart3Elected official
- Los Angeles County Democratic Party5Party
Sources
- Board of Education - Bellflower Unified School District, Bellflower Unified School District. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Home | Vote Brad Crihfield, Brad Crihfield campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Track Record | Vote Brad Crihfield, Brad Crihfield campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Bellflower school district hires interim superintendent — 3rd leader since 2022, Press-Telegram. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.