Christopher Staples
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 6
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Overview
Christopher Staples is a former member of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District board, serving from 2020 to 2024 and as board president in 2022.1 In 2025, he chaired the district's Measure G Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.2 His campaign says he serves on the Greater Whittier YMCA board and the district's Leadership Academy Design Team.1 He was president of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce from 2006 to 2007.3
In 2023, as board president, he voted against bylaws establishing the powers of student board members; the measure passed.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $12,174Of this, $1,200 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $2,618
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $925 | 8% |
| PACs and other committees | $730 | 6% |
| The candidate | $1,200 | 10% |
| Businesses and other groups | $9,319 | 77% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $5,975 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
- Teachers Association of Norwalk-La Mirada5Union
- Norwalk Vice Mayor Margarita Rios5Elected official
- La Mirada Councilmember Michelle Velasquez Bean5Elected official
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board Member Jose Rios5Elected official
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board Member Norma Amezcua5Elected official
- Former Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board Member Karen Morrison5Elected official
Sources
- Chris Staples for NLMUSD School Board, Christopher Staples campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- MEASURE "G" GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND BUILDING FUND OF NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Chris Staples Reflects on Years of Chamber and Community Service | The Olive Grove News, The Olive Grove News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- School board approves powers of student representatives — The Norwalk Patriot, The Norwalk Patriot. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements - Chris Staples for NLMUSD School Board, Christopher Staples for NLMUSD Board of Education 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.