Ricardo Padilla
Incumbent
El Monte Union High School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Ricardo Padilla is a member of the El Monte Union High School District Governing Board.1 His district biography states he has worked in education for 23 years in the El Monte City School District, currently as an outreach consultant.1
In February 2023, Padilla and two other board members voted to cancel a $1.1 million design project for a new campus for adult students with disabilities and instead integrate those students back into the district's high schools.2 The Pasadena Star-News reported the district decided to rent the originally proposed site to a board member's employer.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $11,846
- Cash on hand
- $8,889
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $1,146 | 10% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $5,200 | 44% |
| PACs and other committees | $5,000 | 42% |
| Businesses and other groups | $500 | 4% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $5,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Padilla 4 School Board 2026
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Sources
- Meet the Board - El Monte Union High School District, El Monte Union High School District. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- El Monte Union board ditches new site for students with disabilities, igniting political storm, Pasadena Star-News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.