John Cruikshank
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Member of the City Council
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Overview
John Cruikshank is a licensed civil engineer.1 As of 2020, he was president and CEO of JMC2 Civil Engineering + Surveying and OKAMOTO Structural Engineering.2 He previously served on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, including as mayor.1
At an October 2026 candidate forum, he said his top priority is obtaining county, state and federal funding for landslide repairs.1 He opposes Measure RS, which would increase the city's transient occupancy tax.1 He also highlighted the need for better cell service and fire safety.1 As mayor in 2024, he and the City Council allocated $2.8 million in county grant money for direct relief to residents affected by landslide damage.3
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Endorsements
Sources
- Rancho Palos Verdes City Council candidates discuss landslide ..., Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- John Cruikshank | VerdeXchange, VerdeXchange. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Some help is finally set for residents in Palos Verdes' landslide crisis. They hope it's not too late, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, John Cruikshank for RPV City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- PVPRWF 2026 General Election Voter Guide, Palos Verdes Peninsula Republican Women Federated. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LAGOP Endorsement Lookup, November 3, 2026 General Election, Republican Party of Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.