Luis Barrera Castanon
Incumbent
Santa Monica Community College District, Member of the Board of Trustees
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Overview
Luis Barrera Castañón was appointed to the Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees in February 2025.1 He founded LBC+ Consulting & Creative and previously worked for Goodwill Southern California.2 His campaign focuses on student success and career pathways.3 He says he publishes his board votes online.3 In February 2026, he supported staff layoffs, stating the process was needed for the college to survive.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $10,481Of this, $4,100 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $5,798
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $480 | 5% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $5,801 | 55% |
| The candidate | $4,100 | 39% |
| Businesses and other groups | $100 | 1% |
Source: City of Santa Monica filings for Luis Barrera Castanon for SMC College Board 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Luis Barrera Castañón Appointed to SMC BOT - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Dr. Luis Barrera Castañón - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election 2026 - santamonica.gov, City of Santa Monica. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Santa Monica College Board approves 70 staff layoffs amid deficit, Santa Monica Daily Press. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Stonewall Endorsed Candidates, Stonewall Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Our Final '26 Endorsements, Santa Monica Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- SMRR 2026 Annual Membership Convention – August 9, 2026, Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Our Endorsements for 2026, Community for Excellent Public Schools. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Malibu Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Luis Barrera Castañón for SMC Board of Trustees, Luis Barrera Castañón campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.