Richard (Rick) Hever

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Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

2 candidates ran for Whittier City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 003 (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Richard (Rick) Hever

Representative, Primerica Financial Services; retired City of Los Angeles refuse truck operator. Whittier City School District board vice president representing Trustee Area 3 since his election in 2022. A Whittier resident of more than 40 years and El Rancho High School graduate, he retired after 35 years as a refuse collection truck operator for the City of Los Angeles; he has also served as a Sunday school teacher.

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Is Richard (Rick) Hever the incumbent?

Yes. Richard (Rick) Hever currently holds this office.

What does the Whittier City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 003 seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Richard (Rick) Hever running against?

Norma Natalie Rodarte, for Whittier City School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 003 (Los Angeles County).

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