Richard "Ritchie" Cajulis
Incumbent
City of Walnut, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Richard “Ritchie” Cajulis is a member of the Walnut City Council.1 He was appointed to the council in 2022.2 He has a background in engineering and IT and works as an IT analyst at a law firm.2 Before joining the council, he served on the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission.2
On the council, he voted to certify the environmental review for the Brookside housing project and approve a 27-home tract map in January 2026.3 He voted to approve a 42-unit residential project on Valley Boulevard in February 2026.3 He voted to introduce an ordinance regulating electric bicycles and scooters in March 2026.3 His campaign says he has worked with the Sheriff’s Department to reduce crime and has proposed more programs for families and seniors.4
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of Walnut.
Endorsements
- Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 10145Union
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)5Union
- U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros5Democratic elected official
- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma5Elected official
- State Sen. Bob Archuleta5Democratic elected official
- Former State Sen. Josh Newman5Elected official
Sources
- Walnut City Council - City of Walnut California, City of Walnut. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ritchie Cajulis - City of Walnut California, City of Walnut. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Richard "Ritchie" Cajulis — Walnut City Council Candidate 2026, Playpotus. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- RitchieCajulis2026: Home, Ritchie Cajulis campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | RitchieCajulis2026, Ritchie Cajulis for Walnut City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.