Rosaelva Lomeli
Incumbent
Rio Hondo Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 3
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Overview
Science teacher Rosaelva Lomeli is a Río Hondo Community College District trustee elected in 2018.1 The district earned an Aa1 bond rating upgrade.2 It passed a balanced 2026-2027 budget with $70 million in reserves.3 She supports expanding workforce and transfer pathways.4 The college foundation received a $500,000 county investment for student housing and food.5 In 2021, she signed a resolution reaffirming support for diversity in faculty and staff hiring.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $36,621
- Cash on hand
- $21,507
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $721 | 2% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $9,500 | 26% |
| PACs and other committees | $12,400 | 34% |
| Businesses and other groups | $14,000 | 38% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $3,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
- Río Hondo College Faculty Association7Union
- State Sen. Bob Archuleta7Democratic elected official
- Assemblymember Lisa Calderon7Democratic elected official
- Assemblymember Mike Fong7Democratic elected official
- Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn7Elected official
- South El Monte City Councilmember Manny Acosta7Elected official
Sources
- Rosaelva Lomeli - Río Hondo College | Whittier, CA, Río Hondo College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Moody's Upgrades Río Hondo Community College District to Aa1 Bond Rating, Río Hondo College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The College Unveils Tentative 2026-2027 Budget, Maintaining Strong Fiscal Position, Río Hondo College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Rosaelva Lomeli | Río Hondo College Board of Trustees, Rosaelva Lomeli campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- New Funding to Expand Housing Stability and Food Security Support for College Students, Río Hondo College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- BOARD RESOLUTION IN AFFIRMING RÍO HONDO COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT, Río Hondo College. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Lomeli for Rio Hondo College Board 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.