Richard (Rick) Hever
Incumbent
Whittier City School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 3
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Overview
Richard Hever is the vice president of the Whittier City School District Governing Board, representing Trustee Area 3, and was elected in 2022.1 He is a retired refuse collection truck operator for the City of Los Angeles.1 In a 2026 candidate questionnaire, Hever said the district’s top needs are improving special education and school facilities.2 He has said he supports strengthening special education programs and equitable practices.2 He has pledged to oversee a $99 million school facilities bond.2 Since joining the board, he said he has supported higher student achievement, and noted some district schools have been named a National Blue Ribbon School and California Distinguished Schools.2 He has said he supports career technical education and expanding electives.2
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Board of Education, Whittier City School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Rick Hever, Whittier Elementary School District Area 3 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.