James Cody Birkey
Incumbent
Cerritos Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 3
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Overview
James Cody Birkey has represented Trustee Area 3, covering much of Bellflower, on the Cerritos Community College District Board of Trustees since 2017.1 He works in the private sector advising universities on finance and capital investments.1 He holds a master's degree from Harvard University in real estate economics and finance and bachelor's degrees from the University of Oregon.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $17,900Of this, $14,600 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $11,913
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $50 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,250 | 13% |
| PACs and other committees | $1,000 | 6% |
| The candidate | $14,600 | 82% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $2,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for James Cody Birkey
Endorsements
- Voz Unida / California Latino Voter Alliance3
- Reform California4
- Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, California State Assembly District 642Democratic elected official
- Bellflower Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines2Elected official
- Bellflower Mayor Pro Tem Victor A. Sanchez2Elected official
- Bellflower Councilmember Dan Koops2Elected official
Sources
- Trustee Area 3 - Cerritos College, Cerritos College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- James Cody Birkey for Cerritos College Trustee Area 3 – Endorsements, Birkey campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voz Unida Voter Guide – Los Angeles County, California Latino Voter Alliance. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.