Christopher Staples
CA
Christopher Staples is a business owner, a former Norwalk-La Mirada Unified board member for Area 6, and the parent of a child with autism. He says he will expand career technical education, build ties with community colleges and trade groups, and give parents a stronger voice.
Where Christopher Staples stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Education Quality (2 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted to let the superintendent approve specified construction changes, subcontractor substitutions, and professional services contracts for Measure G projects between board meetings. The decisions remained subject to later board approval. The motion passed 6–0.
June 12, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted for the 2021–22 budget with $247.83 million in general-fund spending, up 3.02%. It included $17.23 million for expanded learning and instructional support. The budget passed 5–0.
June 28, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
Voted for emergency repairs to the 70 Wing at Dolland Elementary School to reopen the area for instruction. The motion passed 5–0.
August 5, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted for the 2021–22 budget with $247.83 million in general-fund spending, up 3.02%. It included $17.23 million for expanded learning and instructional support. The budget passed 5–0.
June 28, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Voted for emergency repairs to the 70 Wing at Dolland Elementary School to reopen the area for instruction. The motion passed 5–0.
August 5, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted for a 25-year solar power agreement at $0.218 per kilowatt-hour, with two five-year extension options. The vendor took responsibility for installation and maintenance at district sites. The motion passed 7–0.
February 27, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — General
General · 15 records
Served as president of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce during 2006–2007.
October 1, 2026
Source: theolivegrovenews.com
Presented the 2024–25 Measure G school bond oversight report and moved its approval. The committee approved the report unanimously.
March 17, 2026
Source: resources.finalsite.net
Was elected chair of the district’s Measure G citizens’ bond oversight committee. The election was unanimous.
April 30, 2025
Source: resources.finalsite.net
Voted against retaining the existing rules for student representatives on the school board. The rules passed 4–3.
August 14, 2023
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to approve layoffs of district preschool teachers. The consent motion containing the layoff resolution passed 7–0.
March 13, 2023
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to begin the district’s transition from at-large school board elections to elections by trustee area. The resolution passed 7–0.
August 29, 2022
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Endorsed Ana Valencia for California’s 64th Assembly District in the 2022 election.
February 3, 2022
Source: thedowneypatriot.com
Joined the board of directors of the newly established 605 Kiwanis Club.
October 22, 2021
Source: static1.squarespace.com
Voted against requiring eligible district employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The mandate failed, with three votes for it and four against.
October 4, 2021
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to suspend the district’s 2.0 GPA graduation requirement for 2020–21 seniors because of COVID-related remote learning. The motion passed 6–0.
January 25, 2021
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Won an at-large seat on the Norwalk-La Mirada school board with 22,184 votes, or 26.40% of votes cast in the three-seat contest.
November 3, 2020
Source: results.lavote.gov
Received Operating Engineers Local 501’s endorsement for Norwalk-La Mirada school board in the 2020 election.
October 27, 2020
Source: local501.org
Received UFCW Local 324’s endorsement for the November 2020 Norwalk-La Mirada school board election.
September 25, 2020
Source: ufcw324.org
Founded Advanced Network Consulting, a technology services business serving Southern California companies.
January 1, 2020
Source: ancsite.com
Refurbished more than 100 computers distributed through the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada over several years. The report identified him as a club member and owner of Advanced Network Consulting.
May 20, 2016
Source: loscerritosnews.net
Past race Christopher Staples ran in:
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 · November 3, 2026 · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Trustee Area 6