Jorgel Chavez
Water Replenishment District of Southern California, Member, Board of Directors, Division 4
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Overview
Jorgel Chavez is a Bell Gardens city councilmember and former mayor.1 He works as an infrastructure consultant.2 His campaign calls for protecting groundwater from data centers, preventing rising water costs, expanding water recycling and stormwater capture, strengthening infrastructure for wildfire readiness, and exploring desalination.3 His official biography says that as a union organizer, he campaigned for a $20 statewide minimum wage for fast-food workers.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $67,411Of this, $25,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $7,707
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $465 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $8,948 | 13% |
| PACs and other committees | $27,499 | 41% |
| The candidate | $25,000 | 37% |
| Businesses and other groups | $5,499 | 8% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $14,500 in 8 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Chavez for Water Board Director 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Bell Gardens Councilmember Jorgel Chavez to run for water board, The SELA Sun. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Candidate List - Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Priorities — Jorgel Chavez for WRD, Jorgel Chavez campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Councilmember Jorgel Chavez | Bell Gardens, CA, City of Bell Gardens. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Chavez seeks Water Replenishment Board seat in Division 4, The Platinum Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements — Jorgel Chavez for WRD, Jorgel Chavez for WRD. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates - Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Editorial: Jorgel Chávez al Distrito de Reabastecimiento de Agua del Sur de California, La Opinión. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - Teamsters Joint Council 42, Teamsters Joint Council 42. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Current Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.