Richard Legaspi
City of Norwalk, Member of the City Council
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Overview
A city commissioner since 1991, Richard LeGaspi chairs Norwalk's Public Safety Commission and sits on the Social Service Commission.1 Elected to the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board in 1999 and 2003, he served as vice president and president.1 He is a past president of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and vice president of the SELACO Workforce Development Board.1
His campaign emphasizes gang vigilance, afterschool programs, and investment in youth.2 He told the Press-Telegram that public safety is the city's top concern.3 His campaign supports senior housing, affordable units in new developments, and down-payment assistance.2 He proposes a small-business incubator, a buy-local program, and career pathways.2 He advocates seeking grants and partnerships before spending city dollars.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $19,749Of this, $14,500 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $4,529
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $149 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $5,100 | 26% |
| The candidate | $14,500 | 73% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $22,500 in 5 gifts. Of this, $15,000 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Norwalk filings for LeGaspi Norwalk City Council 2026
Endorsements
- Former U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano2Elected official
Sources
- Bio | Richard Legaspi Norwalk City Council, Rich LeGaspi campaign website. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Richard Legaspi for Norwalk City Council | City Council Elections, Rich LeGaspi campaign website. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Richard LeGaspi, Norwalk City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Press-Telegram. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.